[QUOTE=bawang;1236001]no such thing as a crescent kick. its a back kick done badly.[/QUOTE]
Many crescent kicks can be seen in this clip. Onething for sure is if you can still do crescent kick at your 80, your body must be in excellent shape.
[QUOTE=lkfmdc;1236064]what is weird or distorted about it?[/QUOTE]
hitting with the side of the foot
[QUOTE=bawang;1236076]hitting with the side of the foot[/QUOTE]
so, AGAIN, how is it a “back kick”…
[QUOTE=lkfmdc;1236080]so, AGAIN, how is it a “back kick”…[/QUOTE]
because you face away from the opponent
[QUOTE=bawang;1236082]because you face away from the opponent[/QUOTE]
is there a reason you are being obtuse… other than being “bawang” I mean :rolleyes:
[QUOTE=lkfmdc;1236086]is there a reason you are being obtuse… other than being “bawang” I mean :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]
I thought it would be obvious that forms distort movements.
ok you thought I meant that donkey kick in taekwondo. I meant like the ax kick. you know the heel kick. reverse roundhouse. (I gogle it out of great shame)
wtf is bawang talking about?
I consider crescent kicks to be “training kicks” but not fighting kicks, though I’ve known people who can use them while sparring. They are great for warming up, and loosening up your hips for axe kicks, roundhouse, etc.
When I was a teenager I broke a guys nose with a crescent kick at a tournament. 
longfist doesn’t differentiate ax kick and heel kick, they are both called lotus kick.
spinning heel kick is called turn around lotus kick.
people confuse it for “crescent kick” which is a stretching exercise
[QUOTE=bawang;1236082]because you face away from the opponent[/QUOTE]
you must be well acquainted with this, as your type always runs like a wet dog from your adversary;
if you had true warrior spirit, you would never run
never
[QUOTE=lkfmdc;1236014]also, if you are telegraphing or having trouble with balance you didn’t learn it correctly or practice it enough…[/QUOTE]
if you have trouble with your balance, then you have not practiced enough “post standing”; only repeated practice of finding stillness will give you the power to send qi down into the ground
if you practice this properly for 10 years, you will understand
I give you my word on this
After 10 years of training, if your crescent kick still can’t knock off a matchbox on top of your head, you will need to find another teacher.
[QUOTE=YouKnowWho;1236109]After 10 years of training, if your crescent kick still can’t knock off a matchbox on top of your head, you will need to find another teacher.[/QUOTE]
but jesus Christ is my teacher.
[QUOTE=Primalaxisguy;1236106]if you have trouble with your balance, then you have not practiced enough “post standing”; only repeated practice of finding stillness will give you the power to send qi down into the ground
if you practice this properly for 10 years, you will understand
I give you my word on this[/QUOTE]
gee thanks, I never knew that :rolleyes:
(/sarcasm)
Have you ever try to do this by putting a matchbox on top of your head and swing your leg back to knock the matchbox off your head - ? When I was young, I tried very hard to be able to do this but I was not limber enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BLR7Terx2Bk
http://www.cngongfu.com/UploadFiles/pic/20121227101753493.jpg
[QUOTE=YouKnowWho;1236070]Many crescent kicks can be seen in this clip. Onething for sure is if you can still do crescent kick at your 80, your body must be in excellent shape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwZOqQ49rGM[/QUOTE]
I really like that form! What are the origins of Yanqing tui? What style(s) does it come from? I’m really interested.
[QUOTE=Kymus;1236114]I really like that form! What are the origins of Yanqing tui? What style(s) does it come from? I’m really interested.[/QUOTE]
It’s from the Yanqing (Mizon) system.
[QUOTE=YouKnowWho;1236118]It’s from the Yanqing (Mizon) system.[/QUOTE]
Yanqing style Mizonquan?
[QUOTE=Kymus;1236120]Yanqing style Mizonquan?[/QUOTE]
I believe Yanging and Mizon are 2 different names for the same style. It’s like longfist style can also be called as northern Shaolin style.
[QUOTE=YouKnowWho;1236121]I believe Yanging and Mizon are 2 different names for the same style. It’s like longfist style can also be called as northern Shaolin style.[/QUOTE]
Gotcha, thanks
[QUOTE=lkfmdc;1236112]gee thanks, I never knew that :rolleyes:
(/sarcasm)[/QUOTE]
no, I don’t think you do
you probably don’t even believe in Internal arts