Hi Mantis108-
I would disagree with u on bak mei footwork. We do not stick or stay in one place like (Hung?), or even have a tendency to stick.
Bak mei footwork is very fluid and fast, and this is taught from the begining or should have been taught from the begining.
Bak Mei tiger step, hunting step, unicorn step…all are done with a partner and with power. Just like in a real combat situation.
Good going guys
Kevin,
Thanks for the support. And looking forward for your pictures also.
F.T.,
The 7 routines of Plum Flower is the final and the highest set. I only know some elements to it and have not seen or learnt entire thing. Only a few people know the entire set. The form is one of the original, I think. As Kevin would put it old session.
Firehawk,
Thanks you and I have to say I hope more Kung Fu folks here would post their San Sau pictures up as well. Like I say before on the Kung Fu board the grapplers proudly presented their techniques. I think we should show them that we can do just that as well.
Kull,
I hear you. And I should have make it clear that I was making the comparison relative to Lung Ying. Truely, Bak Mei has very fluid footwork as well. But if I was to use Bak Mei, I would have captured the inside gates of my opponent and reel him into my fold. Therefore I would appear to stick more so than move. Please free feel to share your opinion on Bak Mei techniques. It is wonderful to have open discussion on techniques. Seems like you mentioned some drills of Bak Mei? Would you care to elaborate from that perspective? Thanks
Mantis108
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Mantis108
What does the term Sam Tong and Gwo Kiew mean? I understand from your description of Sam Tong is that one of its uses is that it can be used as a deflecting move. What about the Gwo Kiew? Is it perhaps a deflect with the hand in the top position and a palm strike with the bottom hand.
Excellent Question
CannonFist,
Now we are talking Kung Fu!
Sarm Tong Gor Kiu (Gow Kiew) meant 2 things. The form and the moves.
Sarm Tong Gor Kiu is the first office novice long form. It is to teach how to generate proper “Ging” - Sarm Tong Ging. The move Sarm Tong is best in illustrate this Ging. First step to learn Lung Ying is to understand Sarm Tong Ging. Gor Kiu is crossing the bridge(s). The bridges means either the forearms or a “structure”. If someone attacks in certain organized form, that’s a structure and it’s seen as a bridge. How are you going to cross it? To break it, to deflect it, or to penetrate it? That’s answered in the form. That’s the main theme of the form. Like Kevin said before, think about the title of the forms. They all mean something. That’s Lung Ying’s teaching.
The move Sarm Tong, you have a general understanding already. Gor Kiu can be used either as palm strike or a takedown. You can use it as a Chin Na move as well. It should be coming from under the “bridge”. Intercept don’t block. Enjoy 
Mantis108
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