Greetings Sifu. I trust my inquiry finds you all healthy and full of cheer!

Quick question:

There are two movements in Bart Jam Dao that I was wondering if an application exists.

1) At the beginning of every movement we relax the swords and then lift them vertical again.
2) Section 8 of the form. Is there an application for checking center? Why…[Read more]

Cheers Sifu,

Question: Do you recommend a way to clear a bong sau to make way for a strike? Im looking at the Gum and the Tok Sau but have never really seen this done. I dont think a Gum is useful since there is only access to the wrist, not a good Gum position.

Thoughts? Insights?

My other thoughts drift to the opponents use of the bong. It…[Read more]

Hi Sifu,

We have been playing (free flow) Dan Chi Sau here and I wanted to ask for your clarification and insight to some of my learning.

If I am understanding your teaching correctly, then Dan Chi Sau is for:

• Position – understanding your range
• Energy – understanding when to stop
• Reaction – understanding sensitivity and not over commi…[Read more]

Hello Sifu.

I have a question

I think it is from 3.7 in the library. When rolling in chi sau on the outside (ding & fook) and my partner goes for a pak, you teach in the drill that a simple defense is to simply turn with the ding sau.

My question is this. When my partner drills a perfect pak, by that I mean it is well timed and not forecast,…[Read more]

Wow! after almost a year and a half of training, I finally felt the
ENERGY that Sifu talks about. While doing S.L.T ; I felt an energy,
in my elbows that I cant explain.
I cant explain the feeling but yes it was so good to acquire it.

Hi Sifu,

When rolling in Chi Sau, do I need to make sure that I am adjusting appropriately from a Ding Sau to a Fak Sau (High to Low) on the outside? Is it recommended that these are strict hand positions even though little adjustments? Or can I just relax and focus on good position, elbow energy and contact letting those hand positions be less…[Read more]

Hi Sifu, our blessings for you and your family are sent your way as you travel this month. May you return happy and healthy.

Brief question…

When rolling in Chi Sau, do I need to make sure that I am adjusting appropriately from a Ding Sau to a Fak Sau (High to Low)? Is it recommended that these are strict, yet little, adjustments? Or can I…[Read more]