CuongNhuka
Senior Master
So, would insulting someone be Yak Dar?
Long Pole
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So, would insulting someone be Yak Dar?
Nah. Yak Da is simultaneously insulting them as you punch 'em in the mouth! BTW, my training partners and I are pretty talkative too (big surprise, right). So our motto for chi-sau is, if you won't rock 'n roll, then talk 'n roll... but no standing around! One way we shut each other up is to start putting on the pressure. Then you've gotta shut up or you can catch a palm to the jaw and really bite your tongue. Now excuse me, ...my tongue still hurts.
Tensei85
Master Black Belt
I would have to agree with that however there are a lot of angles and concepts that are sometimes forsaken or not expressed properly. So there is a lot to the Luk Dim Poon Guan even though it appears simple but to perform it correctly is not always easy:mst:
You see a lot of these concepts expressed in Chi Guan (Kwan) as well.
CuongNhuka
Senior Master
Agreed. However, someone else mentioned a few ways to vary the Pole form. This is a great idea to do with any form, as it will give you a more indepth understanding of the material.
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Domino
Black Belt
Thanks,
I would like to see variation if you can find it please.
CuongNhuka
Senior Master
Tensei85
Master Black Belt
I agree,
I think you can vary it to tailor the To dai's needs however the core concepts and mechanics should not be changed. Atleast my take on it, it initiates such concepts as Chi Guan, Jung Sin, Jik Sin, Saat Guan etc...
Each of these are viable, but as far as Pole forms or Guan Faat I've seen multiple variations in fact I don't believe there's any two Sifu's that practice it identical.
I think you can vary it to tailor the To dai's needs however the core concepts and mechanics should not be changed. Atleast my take on it, it initiates such concepts as Chi Guan, Jung Sin, Jik Sin, Saat Guan etc...
Each of these are viable, but as far as Pole forms or Guan Faat I've seen multiple variations in fact I don't believe there's any two Sifu's that practice it identical.
mook jong man
Senior Master
Well Lok Dim Boon is supposed to mean six and a half point pole.
Meaning there are six and a half movements in the pole form.
All the applications are based on these moves , and all the useless showy stuff was thrown out in keeping with Wing Chun's emphasis on efficiency.
So I would be pretty suspicious if I saw someone swinging it around like a quarterstaff.
Meaning there are six and a half movements in the pole form.
All the applications are based on these moves , and all the useless showy stuff was thrown out in keeping with Wing Chun's emphasis on efficiency.
So I would be pretty suspicious if I saw someone swinging it around like a quarterstaff.
New training aid discovery.
I was out in the backyard this morning practicing with the long pole.
We have one of those plastic weighted stands that a patio table umbrella goes in sitting there on the patio. (my wife just recently bought a new one, and me being the dutiful husband that I am have't thrown the old one away yet)
Next to it leaning against the wall was one of my old wax wood staffs from my earlier kung fu days that my son had been messing around with. Lightbulb moment.
I stuck the staff down where the umbrella would normally go and now I have a long pole training aid.
I used it to practice striking and side to side in sort of a chi gwun fashion.
I'm very easily entertained.
I was out in the backyard this morning practicing with the long pole.
We have one of those plastic weighted stands that a patio table umbrella goes in sitting there on the patio. (my wife just recently bought a new one, and me being the dutiful husband that I am have't thrown the old one away yet)
Next to it leaning against the wall was one of my old wax wood staffs from my earlier kung fu days that my son had been messing around with. Lightbulb moment.
I stuck the staff down where the umbrella would normally go and now I have a long pole training aid.
I used it to practice striking and side to side in sort of a chi gwun fashion.
I'm very easily entertained.
Tensei85
Master Black Belt
Awesome!
Another training practice that works well is to hang Iron wrist training rings on either branches of a tree (if your outside) or hang from a banister of a ceiling (if inside) and practice the thrusting motions of Biu Guan and try and hit the center of the rings. Its best to have varying ring sizes so as to mix up the size of the targets. So start out with the largest ring & work your way to the smallest wrist ring.
I enjoy this training module.
Another training practice that works well is to hang Iron wrist training rings on either branches of a tree (if your outside) or hang from a banister of a ceiling (if inside) and practice the thrusting motions of Biu Guan and try and hit the center of the rings. Its best to have varying ring sizes so as to mix up the size of the targets. So start out with the largest ring & work your way to the smallest wrist ring.
I enjoy this training module.
For the UK people, Pagoda are doing a clearance on a few poles which have bends in them.
http://www.pagodaimports.co.uk/p-45-authentic-85-wing-chun-long-pole.aspx
Ā£39
Tempted but I think shipping across the channel might be expensive for a 8.5 foot pole.
http://www.pagodaimports.co.uk/p-45-authentic-85-wing-chun-long-pole.aspx
Ā£39
Tempted but I think shipping across the channel might be expensive for a 8.5 foot pole.
Tensei85
Master Black Belt
Yea, I agree some Schools of Wing Chun utilize the 13 Spearing Principles originally meant for the Spear as opposed to the Pole.
http://books.google.com/books?id=S7...Lb0asB&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2
And based on Master Benny Meng's research, the original Wing Chun Pole based on Southern Shaolin lore was actually a Spear for warfare at the time of mid 1600's around 1655 give or take a few. And it incorporated the Center line concept which is as we know today. He goes on to say that Wing Chun originally taught the components of weapons 1st as opposed to as we see today the general. SNT (SLT), CK, BJ, etc...
I'll see if I can dig up the article, its worth a read at least.
As with anything I can't say I agree 100% but I try to be subjective and open minded about Wing Chun history. And I feel everyone has something to contribute.
http://books.google.com/books?id=S7...Lb0asB&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2
And based on Master Benny Meng's research, the original Wing Chun Pole based on Southern Shaolin lore was actually a Spear for warfare at the time of mid 1600's around 1655 give or take a few. And it incorporated the Center line concept which is as we know today. He goes on to say that Wing Chun originally taught the components of weapons 1st as opposed to as we see today the general. SNT (SLT), CK, BJ, etc...
I'll see if I can dig up the article, its worth a read at least.
As with anything I can't say I agree 100% but I try to be subjective and open minded about Wing Chun history. And I feel everyone has something to contribute.
Geezer wrote: "It seems like I'm always short of time or will-power. Anybody else feel that way?"
Amen to that one sir. Usually my past injuries come into play as well only making my will-power wain even further. My Kung Fu has sufferred for it and I hate to admit but due to those issues and having no one to stick with, my Chi Sao is horrible.
graychuan
Blue Belt
Tensei85
Master Black Belt
Nice! I thoroughly enjoyed the vid, by the way enjoyed the music too! :ultracool
The only small recommendation I could make, is when using a Biu Guan or the spearing try a lower Say Ping Ma and just extend the shoulder out to allow the full reach of the spear. The Say Ping Ma will allow the base to generate your "Guan Jing" (But I'm not big on giving corrections, afterall were all learning) So take my advice if it helps, But everything looked great! I liked the kali demo as well, Very fluid.
Nice 2 person drills, very fluid and you were aware of your surroundings too. Never ran into the kid that was running back and forth lol.
