Travis: Bil and lop DO WORK BETTER against headshots than tan, although tan will at times suffice…especially against blows coming in at that “gray” area (in terms of height) in between the head and chest.
I viewed the clip, Phil - good demonstration of what you are saying. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. I can see that a stance turn is used, like you said to face the point of contact - even as that contact is swept to the side through the rotation of the stance. I think the difference in your line is that the wrist is rotated so that the palm faces out to the side, and there is a little lift in the motion. We have a similar motion, but higher up (Fut sao? Fak sao?).
Fak sao
Hi fa-jing,
We also have a fak, (swinging arm). The difference in the gan and fak for us is that the gan stops at a certain point. If it continues upwards it is now a fak sau. Also we face our palm outwards so that the contact made is with the flesh and not the bone. TWC never uses bone to bone contact.
Phil
>>>>>>>>i think victor mentions my prefered (safest) method…biu sao…or at least biu is the best term to desrcibe the motion , that most people would be famillur with…of cource tun has its use for covering the high gate…
jim—what is a “ping”??..
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Originally posted by Ultimatewingchun
Travis: Bil and lop DO WORK BETTER against headshots than tan, although tan will at times suffice…especially against blows coming in at that “gray” area (in terms of height) in between the head and chest.
if biu is superior for that height (which is what i think), what reasons are there, or principles of TWC cause the tan sau to be practiced that high?
Travis:
In terms of unarmed combat…tan sao works better than any other technique against backfists and spinfists coming at the head/face area, in my opinion…So you definitely need tan sao in your arsenal in my opinion. Also, if your hands are completely down in a situation where you were sneak-attacked…and a round or even a straight punch is coming…tan would probably cover the line of defense quicker then bil or lop.
But with two butterfly swords in your hands…or two sticks…two tonfa…one sword…one stick…etc…
tan is a VERY valuable technique…do to the longer range of distance available to you, coupled with the shape of of the weapon in your hand (narrow - with no elbow joint to manuever).
Re: fa-jing
Originally posted by Phil Redmond
[B]Very good question. Please look at the 5th movie on chi sao.
http://www.wingchunkwoon.com/woodchi.asp#chi
Notice how my student faces the point of contact to stop the circular punch to the body with the gan sao. We always try to face the point of contact so that our body is behind the block. Proper footwork is necessary of course.
Phil
p.s. Gan means to plough. In TWC we use the gan like a plough that moves forward in a field. I have yet to see a farmer plough his field sideways. [/B]
Hi Phil,
In the gan sao video, it appears as if Ryan is raising his left shoulder when doing the gan sao, is this proper TWC technique?
I always thought that the shoulders should be kept sunken at all times and not raised, as that weakens your “root”.
Shoulder
Ryan’s shoulder should be down. Videos don’t alway turn out perfect.
PR
Phil,
Can you please tell me the Chinese name for Central-Line?
Regards,
You know you can’t get inside a “real” hook punch…smile
I think one can–depends on many things including structure, timing, motion and practice IMO.
No question that a hook can be devastating and should not be underestimated- but we shouldnt punt on the inside.
Hi Jim
Can you please tell me the Chinese name for Central-Line?
Hoi Jung Sin/Sien
Phil
jim
jim
could you please tell be what a “ping” is?
B,
Ping is Level!
Similar to Lan in YMWC.
Regards,
Yat Lo Ping On!
It can also mean “combined”.
Terence
LDBK Sei Ping Ma.
Re: Mat
Originally posted by Phil Redmond
[B]
People ask me this all the time. Place you hand out in front of you face. Notice that I said out, (at an angle). Can you see? Anyway, you’re not going to be staring at your hand, you’ll be looking at your target. …
Phil [/B]
Thank you Phil… sorry to backtrack a bit…
I didn’t think you were going to be staring at your hand, but when I tried this way, I did find that it was still slowing me up in response to low, or upcoming strikes, esp when my opponent had dynamically disconnected the bridges to set up such a shot…
Obviously it works for you… maybe I should practise this way more… but I still think it’s a bit of a flaw…
So… on to questions 2-5!!!
Cheers!