Do you think that the ‘‘Ma Bo’’ in all kung fu styles is the most important aspect. Or is it the techniques of the hands?
If you think ‘‘Ma Bo’’ is the most important then read further, if not don’t bother!
To me ‘‘Ma Bo’’ is the most important because all the teachers throughout my life stress this notion. ‘‘Protect yourself first’’.
Do you agree having a good '‘Ma Bo’'allows you to do this,even before your hands come out, having the OPTION to stike or not to strike.
If you don’t believe this then you must train harder on this aspect because this is the route to all Kung Fu. e.g breathing
power(ging lik)
fluidity
speed
calm state
confidence
focus
alighnment E.T.C
Without ‘‘Ma Bo’’ your Kung Fu is nothing but a fancy mess. Most people on this forum stress too much on hand techniques e.g Sticky Hands, lap sau, e.t.c.
Why are you taught these hand drills when you have no postioning?
Do you fight lb for lb or toe to toe?
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i did 1 hour every night, when training with my sifu because i was late to training.my job!
stances are the most important when training ones kung fu.correct posture, breathing, mind set,conditioning, sensitivity drills, meditations are all involved in just stance work.
excellent topic.
Nice to see that your SiFu has taught you correctly.
One thing bothers me. On Kung Fu Forum, there was a thread on straight punch. You replied you would attack the arm then strike and take him out. Do you practice with the right foot forward?
You’ll probably find no one to argue about the importance of foundation, but there seems to be a distinct KIND of rooting in certain south hand systems that takes a particular attention and practice. There is simply no way to manipulate the posture and generate the power without a strong sense of root. Lots of power distribution, all without a deep/wide stance, the ground must be GRIPPED.
CLOUD1- I didn’t say “at all times” and I’m abit surprised you don’t know what I mean. Do you practice the Lung Ying Mor Kiu? Do you have deep or wide stances? Do you want to address my question about posture from the sad “Hakka Bak Mei” thread?
moq nice to see you,thanks for the compliment,looks like you got the KFO ADMIN IN YOUR pocket.you can get away with the insults,but no-one elae can,please,pretty please tell me your secret?
p,s i try very hard to train to get to the moron level,i hope i’ve pass the stage of being a troll?
thanks again,your the greatest.
o.k guys ban-pu,care to talk about it?moq please no need to reply cause you have great kung fu,and also your not hak-ka no disrespect i’m still your servant O’GREAT ONE.
I don’t think that the admim. is here to block feedback. You asked for feedback and you got what you deserved. Sui and Cloud, you guys always show up at the same place at the same time , how odd…
If the admins attention should be called to anyone it should be your multiple personalities.
I don’t think you (your collective ) really want any real feedback. This is a silly topic, and if you really do think that your Mabo is that great, then you(the collective you) have fun.
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To be presumed we are the same person i am honoured. But to tell you the truth there are things you mention in your posts that I have not experienced yet.
Ban pu, there is not much you can say on this subject. I believe that ban pu is felt(experienced) rather than thinking about. How can you describe what is Love for example.
Is ban pu in any of the forms you practice?
I have only felt ban pu in Lap-Sau.
Please do not be that harsh with your reply, cause I might not be able to take it.(Ha Ha).
From a beginner just like you.
Oh one other thing. Is it what you do in those hours not how many hours you practice count when taking up Kung Fu?
Do you think that the ‘‘Ma Bo’’ in all kung fu styles is the most important aspect. Or is it the tec
I’m taking “ma bo” to mean stance training here.
I would have to say FOUNDATION is of primary importance. From there things develop. Foundation includes balance, aligned body mechanics and strategy. Thus, for a “stance” to be effective (accomplish the purpose of developing root), it must be balanced, the body must be in the correct position for the desired result (mechanics) and the meaning of the position must be understood (strategy). Study the difference between northern ma bu and southern. VERY different.
Hand strikes accomplish nothing unless the practitioner understands his balance and can drop his center of gravity AND learn to become mobile. Only then can he understand that from gripping the ground comes force, from turning the waist comes direction, and through the appendage comes release. Then as in the whip, it all comes back. Simply put, using the ground for leverage. If the practitioner has no balance, he will never be accurate. If he hasn’t correct body mechanics, he will lack power. And if he doesn’t have strategy, he doesn’t have a brain.
