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Thank you sifu! That was extremely helpful🙏

Hey Duanne,

Pretty much this is the same elbow for both, the only difference being that of the stance/weight distribution.

In regards to there being a difference in the Biu Gee form (pre Ip Man), I think there was a slighter angling of the second strike in order to show ‘SOME’ difference between the Kup and the Gwoi, even though the stance was…[Read more]

🙂

Cheers Sifu
I think I understand your meaning.

Recognising those different scenarios is where I feel I need to start or be aware of.

Hi Guys!

Interesting question Lee, and a great answer Duanne.

Regarding the “Techniques in the forms are a story board set up for convenience” you are 100%
Regarding the Bong itself, a bong is a bong, as it is only the description of a shape.
Regarding the use of the Bong???

This can be simplified in to two areas, hard or soft (a low bong is…[Read more]

Cheers Duanne. I can only imagine you were thinking of your younger wilder days when reading the title.

Thanks for the uses of the bong that you suggested or use.

I definitely use the bong as a defensive tool but I like how it feels when I know the punch is coming and I attack it with the bong.

Some practice on the high garn and bong will…[Read more]

I was WAY off about what I thought this thread is about…

But anyway I’d like to offer my thoughts on this.

Already in turning stance and bong can come from a high garn sau to the inside with the bong covering their follow-up.

Turning into a bong is probably the most common use of our bong.

Stepping into the bong to simulate movement (as…[Read more]

Bless you Stevie, that is so very kind of you.

Looking forted to seeing you again soon in class for a hug. 🙂

Now where are my kids… it’s time for their beating.

As long as your feet are not turning out, then you should be ok.

The turning in initially is gain comfort with how we redirect force, but once this is understood, we can relax the need to be SO turned in.

I did a post on this recently I think, wonder if I can find it for you…

Let me know how you get on please?

Sifu

Hi Sifu,

No worries at all! Thanks very much for your response!

Yes, that’s a great help! Cheers! 😀

‘Everything else idling’

I do like that!

Correct, 100%

Aha… after revisiting Elbows / Hands (A-G-A-I-N) 😮‍💨 I think I understand…

Chi Sau rules:
• Elbows High, Elbows Low
• Any tension comes from the base of the forearm (elbow energy applied?)
• Hands stay relaxed till used

Therefore Elbow / Hands / Fingers… these are all separate (6) little engines idling until being used.

• When rolling…[Read more]

Your approach to finding the answer is good, you are right to seek clarification if uncertain (and even then so).

I must admit that this question made me chuckle slightly in all honesty, because of your experience (and yet asking such a basic question), and yet it is exactly the kind of questioning that will undoubtably put you above…[Read more]

Exactly, 100% correct.

Sifu,

Since we’re focusing on elbows / hands right now during training, a question arose that I could not answer.

Why do we think elbow high and elbow low in chi sau?

What are the benefits and what are the weaknesses of not doing so? I’m not well versed in chi sau outside of this instruction but I’m not a newcomer either and I have never heard…[Read more]

It does! Absolutely.

In the same way with the knuckles, we don’t intentionally roll the wrist in for contact (only) on the knuckles.

Likewise, we don’t over roll the foot under to only strike with the blade.

Doing so in either situation can cause injury.

Thank you. Always thank you!