FELLING A KICK-BOXER WHEN HE KICKS
It is easy to fell a Kick-Boxer when or immediately after he kicks
Technically speaking, if you move in to fell a Kick-Boxer when he kicks or immediately after he has kicked, he has little or no chance to escape your attack. You must of course close him correctly so that he cannot counter-strike.
This does not necessarily mean that if you apply a felling technique on a Kick-Boxer in a real situation, you will surely fell him. Whether you will succeed or not depends much on your skills in relation to his. If you are clumsy while applying this technique, not only it may not work but he may kick you many times. Even if you can apply the technique correctly, if he is more skilful, he can still kick you.
But it is obviously a big advantage when you know the technique. Compare, for example, with many kungfu practitioners who do not even know what to do when a Kick-Boxer attacks them. Having learnt the technique, you just need to practice and practice to be skilful in applying it.
Covering Kick-Boxer and Striking him Continuously
As Daniel, posing as a Kick-Boxer, moves in to attack, Adam moves to a side, closes Daniel and counter-strikes with a dragon-hand. Adam covers Daniel adequately and strikes him continuously. If the Kick-Boxer tries to bounce away, close in swiftly, taking care to main adequate cover.
Felling Kick-Boxer while he is Unstable
Grandmaster Wong further improves on Adam's counters against a Kick-Boxer. A Kick-Boxer is unable to counter after his kicks or while he moves away. Exploit this opportunity to fell him and put him under control while striking him decisively.
Easy to Fell a Kick-Boxer
It is easy to fell a Kick-Boxer. After deflecting his attack, George moves to the Kick-Boxer's side and fell him using “Fell Tree with Roots”. It is very important to cover a Kick-Boxer adequately even when he is on the ground, while you strike him.
Give Opponents No Chance for Surprised Strikes
Grandmaster reminds the participants a very important point in combat. The issue is not whether an opponent knows how to strike you in surprise, but that you do not give him any chance to do so. Peter, who poses as a Kick-Boxer, learns very fast. He gives George a surprised elbow strike as George attempts to fell him.
Skilful Use of One Hand for Control
Grandmaster Wong shows the finer points in controlling Peter. While his right hand grips Peter's throat, his same right arm prevents Peter from executing a surprised strike. Grandmaster Wong does not even need to place his other hand behind Peter's back to fell him. With skilful placement of his right hand and his stance, he can fell Peter with just one hand, leaving the other hand to drink coffee.
Felling an Opponent with Just One Hand
George puts Grandmaster Wong's fine points into action. Such teaching has to be from person to person. It is not feasible to learn such fine points from books or videos. Here, George still uses his other hand as an anchor behind Peter's back, though its use is already quite minimal. With refinement George can use just one hand to fell an opponent so that he can use the other hand for drinking coffee.
Conclude Combat with Decisive Strike
George is a fast learner. Here he uses just one hand to fell Peter as Peter moves in to attack. Grandmaster Wong asks George to continue his attack when the opponent is on the ground. He should control the opponent and conclude the combat with a decisive strike.
Tripping to Fell an Opponent for a Decisive Strike
Even when George could control a Kick-Boxer and hold his leg, the Kick-Boxer may still escape or counter-attack. Grandmaster Wong shows how George could fell him by tripping him with a leg, and control him for a decisive strike.
Ensure that You are Absolutely Safe
Here George effectively fells the Kick-Boxer, controls him and deals him a decisive strike at his neck. Even when you have your opponent on the ground and apparently under control, you must not take any chance. You must ensure that you are absolutely safe, that the opponent cannot surprise you with a strike at your groin, ribs or eyes.
Felling a Kick-Boxer when he Kicks from Wong Kiew Kit on Vimeo.
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How to Think and Act as a Master
- Returning to the Basics
- Form, Force, Flow and Element of Threat
- Reviewing the Basic Combat Sequences
- Devising Strategies Using Combat Sequences
- Applying Strategies for Effective Combat
- Free Sparring with Prescribed Conditions
- Combat Sequences to Train Spontaneous Attacks and Responses
- Using Strategies and Tactics in Attack and Defence
- It is Heartening to see so Many People Using Kungfu in Free Sparring
- Felling and Gripping Techniques in Shaolin Kungfu
- How Sequence Training and Chi Flow Enhance Combat Efficiency
- The Tiger-Crane Set — Manifesting the Hard and the Soft in Shaolin Kungfu
- The Dragon-Tiger Set — Crystallization of Two Wahnam Traditions
- The Dragon-Form Set — Demonstrating that Softness Can be Very Powerful
- Shaolin Monkey Set — Symbolizing Spiritual Path from Cheekiness to Enlightenment
- Shaolin Five-Animal Set — Gist of Shaolin Forms and Essence
- Shaolin Pakua Set Set — An Exclusive Set Fit for Kings and Generals
- Combat Application pf Pakua — Sharing Secrets for Combat Efficiency
- Beginning to Learn some Monkey Tricks
- Refining Techniques in Combat
- Some Examples of High level Combat
- Collective Effort for Greater Benefits
- Can Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques be Used in Combat?
- Skills are usually More Important than Techniques
- One-Finger Shooting Zen — the Treasure of Shaolin Wahnam
- Raising Levels of Techniques and Tactics in Combat
- Bringing Combat Skills to More Sophisticated Levels
- Monkey Techniques are Flowing and Agile but can be Very Devastating
- Flowing with the Opponent's Momentum
- Beware of the Monkey Tricks
- Marvelous Techniques Beget Marvelous Techniques
- How to Raise your Level of Combat
- How you can Defeat your Opponents
- Employing Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques to Enhance Combat Efficiency
- Systematic Training is Essential for Combat Efficiency
- Raising Combat Efficiency from Basic to Advanced Levels
- Kungfu Philosophy and Swaying Willows
- Hands Pave the Way, Kicks to Clinch Victory
- Six Harmonies of the Double Tiger Claws
- The Amazement and Effectiveness of Monkey Kicks
- A Bag Full of Monkey Tricks
- Gentle and Flowing, yet Very Powerful
- Can your Responses still be Correct and Spontaneous in Real Fights?
- Incorporating Kicks into Combat Sequences
- Elaborate Patterns to Meet Complex Combat Situations
- The Benefits of Understanding and Applying Kungfu Philosophy
- Our Kungfu is a Training of Energy and Mind
- Ensuring Own Safety when Felling Opponents
- The Beauty and Profundity of Shaolin Felling Techniques
- Felling Techniques of the Dragon and the Monkey
- Felling an Opponent Without him Realizing What has Happened
- Pattern Analysis of the Tiger-Crane Set
- Tiger Patterns for Chin-Na, Against Kicks and Countering the Shoot
- Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Tiger Set
- Revealing the Secret Tactic of Leak Hand
- From the Level of Techniques to the Levels of Tactics and Strategies
- Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Form Set
- Effective Techniques for Fighting on the Ground
- Pattern Analysis of the Monkey Set
- Soft Techniques and Internal Force in Monkey Kungfu
- Interesting Monkey Patterns that are Deadly for Combat
- Pattern Analysis of the Pakua Set
- Pattern Analysis of the Five-Animal Set
- Variety of Techniques in Shaolin Five Animals
- Investigating the Combat Applications of Some Patterns
- Similar Patterns but Different Applications
- Effective Counters against Kicks, Grips and Knee Jabs
- Secrets of Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attack
- Cannon Punch Towards Sky and Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground
- Flowing Monkey Techniques against Powerful Tiger Claws
- Sophisticated Grips and Sophisticated Counters
- Breaking an Opponent's Elbow and Wrist
- Neutralizing Wrist Lock and the Three Harmonies
- Advanced Chin-Na Techniques and Counters
- Two Stories about Kicks
- How to Respond to Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
- Can Beautiful Patterns and Flowing Movements be Effective in Combat?
- Linking Combat Sequences into a Set
- From Pre-Arranged Sparring to Combat Efficiency
- Crystalization of Combat Techniques from Past Masters
- Hei Sai or the Spirit of Energy
- Manifesting the Energy and Spirit of your Form
- Manifesting the Spirit of the Form
- Kungfu Practice is not just Physical Training but also Spiritual Cultivation
- Fluidity of Form, Energy and Spirit
- Shaolin Kungfu is Chi Kung and Meditation
- Revealing the Secrets of Shaolin Masters
- The Profundity of Shaolin Combat Application
- It is Easy to Fight against Boxers
- Avoiding a Boxer's Strong Points and Attacking his Weaknesses
- Some Effective Tactics against Boxers
- The Strategy of Not Allowing an Opponent to Escape
- The Strategy of Letting Trick Manifesting Trick
- The Strategies of Interception and of Striking Form
- Standardized Routines of Kick-Boxing Attacks
- Some Effective Counters to Kick-Boxing Attacks
- Felling a Kick-Boxer when he Kicks
- The Secrets of Two Tigers Subdue Dragon
- Shaolin Counters against Kick-Boxing and Karate
- Some Important Combat Philosophy and Principles
- It is Relatively Easy to Handle Karate Attacks
- Good Spacing When Executing Kicks
- A Variety of Taekwondo Kicks
- Effective Shaolin Counters against Taekwondo Kicks
- Trapping Legs and Subduing Opponents
- Making Expedient Changes to Surprised Attacks
- The Legacy of Sigung Ho Fatt Nam — Planting Willow in Front of Camp
- Having Fun in Throws and their Counters
- Sharing the Secret of Move Stance Change Step
- Some Unorthodox Felling Techniques Not Commonly Seen
- Felling Opponents with your Stances!
- Beware of Monkeys; they are Expert at Plucking Peaches
- Sophisticated Footwork and Leg Techniques of Monkeys and Gorillas
- Wrestling Throws are Found in Shaolin Kungfu Too
- Real Fighting is Different from Martial Sports
- Who Says there is no Ground-Fighting in Shaolin Kungfu
- An Incredible Secret of One-Finger Zen
- Understanding Muay Thai Fighting Strategies and Techniques
- Various Strategies to Counter Muay Thai Fighters
- Responding to Muay Thai Attacks Spontaneously and Correctly
- Avoiding Opponent's Strength and Attacking his Weakness
- Effective Ways to Counter Sweeping Kicks
- Effective Counters against Knee and Elbow Strikes
- Crouching Tiger against Grab Neck Elbow Strike
- Shaolin Kungfu for Combat Efficiency, Good Health and Spiritual Development