Hi everybody,
Robert thanks for that clip – real classy stuff…
Got another here to share :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETSfM8xLiKw
You see Sifu Yap and Chong engaged in a 2 men Sanchiem drill routine that trains, I believe, their characteristic 5 elements jin concept.
Talking to Sifu Yap, I also learned that his Wuzu takes this concept further into relating special jin with different component style, namely Lohan, Datmor, White Crane, Tai Chor and monkey.
In this case then, knowing the physical techniques is really just a portion of learning. Each technique is to be coupled with the corresponding jin for it to work effectively.
To understand this Wuzu, you gotta have complete comprehension of the jin engines and co-relationship as demonstrated in the clip.
Which also brings me to my next point and that is “core principles” of each Chinese Kung Fu style.
Every style starts with this, a central theme so to speak, and techniques are designed revolving around this.
Take my White Crane for instance; “whipping” is the crucial quality. In the words of my late Sifu; you don’t whip, you don’t have White Crane.
The shaking, vibrating and all that help you get there, the means and not the end.
I think it’s stupid to shake and vibrate in front of an opponent unless it’s Shakira or JLo….
Just like in Aikido, the circles of movements shrink with constant polishing until, theoretically it become just a point.
In White Crane, the body shaking/vibrating is evident with beginners and this diminishes over the years; they become internalized.
So if you refer to the old White Crane classics, you’ll read that “stillness” is the key ingredient.
Just like a loaded arrow-bow; you stay still, aim and then let go…even your breathing got to remain calm.
Warmest Regards.
Eric
I particularly enjoy the stick hands and the stick clip.