Originally posted by Ming Yue
[B]we have motions similar to “little tiger swallow” throughout our material. I like it in sparring as a good setup for a throw.
we use the heel set down in some of our Tan Tui sets, in an 8 step mantis form, some plum blossom material, in a form we have with an eagle claw flavor, many things…
Our material draws from the strengths of all 4 systems. [/B]
nicely put.
When they execute a front kick, they do not re-chamber the kick but bring the foot down to the ground in an advancing step. I’m not saying this is the wrong way to execute the kick, I see very good application in it, it’s just not the way I was taught and I was weighing the various reasons for kicking this way.
when they do that maybe they are using the kicks to enter. Just a crazy idea that came to me.
IMO, the answer to wether you retract the kick or extend and follow has to do with how your opponent responded.
Did you achieve your desired affect?
Did you connect and stun or off balance at the very least?
Did they evade/block/jam to the point where your plan is in shambles?
I’ve seen nothing unique in the kicking strategy of any style martial art I’ve come in contact with.
JP, it doesn’t matter.
Originally posted by Fred Sanford
when they do that maybe they are using the kicks to enter. Just a crazy idea that came to me.
Yep. As I previously posted:
Originally posted by Judge Pen
Not to say I always rechamber. I will often not with a front thrust kick and use the momentum to pull me inside their door so to speak.