Benjamin A

at #9734

What applications and layers have you been discovering?

Benjamin A

at #9518

I have been guilty of being seen as simply questioning, however the intent has always been to learn and understand. I cannot simply accept what is given without scrutiny. I apply this to all within my life as I focus on understanding deeper than surface level, as majority of individuals wish to remain. There have been very rare occasions that a response from you has been clear and acceptable. Unfortunately there is a miscommunication or understanding I have noticed. The majority of your answers haven’t been with understanding and do come off as if I am ignorant of wing chun.

Now as for the emphasis on Ip Chun’s perspective of WC, I agree taking a passive approach with engagement is a possibility and is a skill set I’ve been lacking. However the difference between myself and all others I’ve either seen or engaged, I am not training to maintain a specific image. I train for the liveliness of the skills to be effectively used and sufficiently relied upon.

And back regarding your remarks of my bong sau, whenever I express in a wrong fashion, either by uprooting myself or shifting my balance too far in a single direction you’ve given positive feedback of doing so correctly. Each of those instances I’ve held zero success when put under pressure-testing. I am still playing to figure out where to improve and bridge your perspective with my direct experience.

Benjamin A

at #9479

The weight on hind leg forces an increase of effort. I’m not shifting forward to move backwards. I’m struggling to move backwards with this half step as majority of weight is on a single leg.

As for the term rhythm, I’m aware and agree on your description. However I seem to use an improper description. I am referring to the pace of the drill. Much to how you demonstrated the transitioning of bong sau between hands. A slowed pace gave some success. But giving life to the drill, and failure was gained.

I do initiate with a neutral stance, and shift to the 70/30 upon contact. Unfortunately, the strike rides my arm and I’m struck as well as uprooted. It is as if all rooting disappears when pressured is applied.

The use of 50/50 has been what achieves equal stability as well as mobility without sacrifice. I have tested this with others of different lineage. Ive had successful use of engagement with my bong sau. I do shift with it when the proper pressure is applied.

Benjamin A

at #9467

Im an hour ahead of you. I was given the notification the host was alerted. Unfortunately I wasn’t granted access.

Benjamin A

at #9456

Unfortunately, whats seen on the video achieves these. Only moments you’ve given praise, I’ve made the moments extreme. Which will create poor habits. Because I have pressure experience, i am utilizing these sensations to establish appropriate stimuli so I have no guess work.

Benjamin A

at #9441

If you could provide a video of your demonstrating the strike, it would clear up a lot of confusion. But I think I grasped your description.

Ive made a post with my doing SLT and you’ll be able to see what I mean regarding the strike.

Benjamin A

at #9438

To recheck whats being learned, you’ll need a knowledgeable partner. Youre absolutely right in poor habits trained will develop poor responses and reactions. Even so much to create opportunities for getting yourself hurt.

Martial arts is an ambidextrous expression. All beginners have a favored, or more comfortable, side. I used to favor the traditional (left in front for right-hand dominant). I trained things southpaw to develop that side. I train everything with both hands in all exercises now. Ive been doing this for years with success in competitions.

The YJKYM stance is a necessity in training. It will feel awkward at first, but whenever youre stationary, sit in this stance and become comfortable. A pointer is the stance creates a suction effect placing your intent forward.

Keep the questions going. As for mastery of anything WC, it’s a life course.

Where are you located? You might be able to find other practioners in your area.

Benjamin A

at #9407

The less questions is more so due to the lack of having an opportunity to share. The rest is reflective of me keeping to myself as the answer resides in actual physical touch. Much of what I see is confusing. This is due to I’m not presented with a real stimulus. So my mind has to brandis a guess and fill the blanks.

I’ve solved much with my own training partner. With his assistance I’ve figured several things out.

As for my skills with the drills, I’ve learned, and still training, detachment. So my approach is different as I have different responses to what you would provide. Nothing against what you encourage, but the idea a certain technique is the only acceptable response, I cannot accept as in line to WC.

I resort to filling the space with what I perceive. Your intent and approach is not conveyed to my perception. Now, if physical touch were introduced, I’m sure I’ll have more practice also with whatever response your school encourages.

As for the differences of my expression to others, of my experience, it feels flat for forms to exist within 3-dimensions. It feels that I would develop poor habits by not having the space covered or improving my senses of where I can and cannot exist, where structure is possess strength or lacking.

Unfortunately on Thursdays, I do have things I’d like to address, but something occurs denying me this opportunity.

Benjamin A

at #9273

I’ve learned lineage provides a sense of flavor. It is also a great experience of learning to establish how WC families are connected.

Benjamin A

at #9231

Upon further evaluation and discussion with a general class on Thursdays, i had come to the realization the discrepancy I’m experiencing, is that the Saam bok ma had an incorrect posture. This further is supported from biu ma. By adding the correct posture, the footwork achieved clarity.

This is a great example of taking a technique <sik> mindset to understand something. Had I taken a concept <yi> or a mechanical <ying> position, this would’ve became clear.

Footwork takes on a different shape depending on the space between self and the other.

After all, the same is true of kicks. A round kick from a distance would be titled a roundhouse. But when moving into a grappling range, that same round kick becomes a sweep.

So instead of viewing each footwork drill as an entirely separate technique demonstrated, adding the correct posture demonstrates the footwork in 3 different ranges of combat.

Benjamin A

at #9462

I attempted to join, however I waited 10 minutes without access.

Benjamin A

at #9449

That would be Sifu Ward. I’m an experienced and knowledgeable WC practitioner.

Benjamin A

at #9440

I know a phenomenal, top notch school in Katy, but thats a ways travel. I’m in Indiana. If youre ever in the state, hit me up.

Regarding the vertical strike, there’s something called Chung di luk, locking position. When you make a fist, bend the wrist by tilting the fist thumb side towards yourself. This will give way for improved shape, structure, and deliver power through.

Id encourage pulling back from emphasizing power and strength. Learn the correct shapes and train these. This will be developed as the primary focus within Siu lim tau. Space established so to develop shape/structure.

Benjamin A

at #9434

I’ll keep an eye out and provide as much assistance as I can.

Benjamin A

at #9431

Only dumb question is the one not asked. When new to something, ask as often as possible. You’re building skill from nothing. Ask often, this is one of the primary methods to learn.