DIFFERENT WAYS OF TURNING
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates using the mid-point as reference for turning
You may be surprised that to enhance combat efficiency, many considerations are involved when you turn from one direction to another. In other words, if you wish to turn from the front to the left, it is not just turning from the front to the left.
The most obvious factor is direction. Suppose you are facing north. When you turn left, you will be facing west. There are eight major directions which correspond to the compass points, namely north, south, east, west, north-east, north-west, south-east and south-west.
Another consideration is leg-mode. Suppose you start with your left leg in front and complete your turning still with your left leg in front. This is referred to as left-to-left. If you complete with your right leg in front, it is left-to-right. You may also turn with right-to-left or right-to-right.
The point of reference for your turning can be your front leg, a mid-point between your two legs, or your back leg. They are referred to as front-point reference, mid-point reference and end-point reference.
You may move to a new direction by turning your body clockwise or anti-clockwise. This turning movement should not be confused with your leg-approach, which may be yin or from inside, yang or from outside, straight.
By an interplay of these factors — direction, leg-mode, reference-point, turning movement and leg-approach — you can have a variety of turning from one direction to another. At high-level combat, choosing a right mode of turning can make a big difference between victory and defeat.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Various Ways of Turning in Shaolin Kungfu from Wong Kiew Kit on Vimeo.
-
1. The Secret of Internal Force Training
-
2. Experiencing the Effects of Deviated Practice
-
3. Basic Footwork Training
-
4. From Correct Movement to Speed and Elegance
-
5. Various Ways of Turning
-
6. Adding Hand Forms to Stances to Form Patterns
-
7. The Mechanics of "Fa-Jin" or Explode Force
-
8. "Bo-Fa" and "Shen-Fa" or Footwork and Body-Movement
-
9. The Three Harmonies of Legs, Body and Hands
-
10. Tantui Sequence 1 -- Thrust Punch
-
11. The Three Fs -- Form, Force and Flow
-
12. Every Kungfu Session is a Training of Energy and Mind
-
13. Simple in Appearance but Profound in Application
-
14. If you Use a lot of Kicks, you should also Know their Counters
-
15. It is Necesary to have an Element of Threat in Combat
-
16. Counters against Formidable Muay Thai Knee Jabs
-
17. Against Shoots, Against Throws, and Felling Opponents
-
18. Learning Tantui Sequences 1, 2 and 3
-
19. Learning Tantui Sequences 4, 5 and 6
-
20. Learning Tantui Sequences 7, 8 and 9
-
21. Learning Tantui Sequences 10, 11 and 12
-
22. Applications of Single Spread and Breaking Lock
-
23. Breaking Almost any Lock with the Breaking Lock Technique
-
24. The Richness of Tantui Combat Applications
-
25. Second Brother and White Horse
-
26. An Effective Sequence against Boxers
-
27. Three Harmonies in Tantui Combat Sequence One
-
28. White Horse Returns Head
-
29. Adjustments and Modifications in Varied Situations
-
30. Effective Techniques against Boxers
-
31. Combat Skills against Boxers
-
32. Applying the Tactics of Covering and Chasing against Boxers
-
33. The Unbelievable Effectiveness of Tantui Combat Sequence One
-
34. Old Elephant Drops Tusk in Tantui Combat Sequence Two
-
35. Rising Dragon Galloping Tiger
-
36. Combing Sequences in Combat Training
-
37. Importance of Skills in Applying Combat Sequences
-
38. Some Effective Skills for Combat
-
39. Three Rings Around Moon in Tantui Combat Sequence Three
-
40. Applying Chin-Na and Countering Chin-Na
-
41. Solo Performance to Enhance Combat Efficiency
-
42. Simple in Solo Performance, Profound in Combat Application
-
43. Counter against the Formidable Muay Thai Knee Jab
-
44. Felling an Opponent without Throwing Him
-
45. Tantui Combat Sequences One, Two and Three in Combat Application
-
46. Chopping Firewood and Hook Thrust in Combat Sequences Three and Four
-
47. The Technique of Double Spread in the Pattern Carry Moon in Bosom
-
48. Reviewing Combat Sequences 4, 5 and 6 in Solo Practice and in Partner Combination
-
49. Sounding the Bell to Handle Fast, Continuous Strikes
- 50. Using a Nail Kick to Counter a Whirlwind Kick
-
51. Cloud Hand and Horn Punch against Chin-Na and Throat Strike
-
52. A Little Jump as a Trick
-
53. Striking your Opponent Before he Realizes with Shooting Spear at Yun Pavilion
-
54. A Technique to Counter an Chin-Na or Gripping Attacks
-
55. A Hand Technique to Counter any Hand Attacks and a Leg Technique to Counter any Low Kicks
-
56. Amazing Combat Functions in Combat Sequences 7, 8 and 9
-
57. Countering any Attacks and Tempting an Opponent into a Trap
-
58. Continuous Attacks of Combat Sequence 10
-
59. Pressing Attacks with Continuous Spring-Kicks
-
60. Picture-Perfect Form in Planned Sequence of Pressing Attacks
-
61. Two Sophisticated Felling Techniques in Combat Sequence 11
-
62. Arresting Horse and Kicking Carriage
-
63. Taming Tiger and Striking Rock
-
64. Solo Practice of Combat Sequences 10, 11 and 12
-
65. Using Tantui Patterns in Free Sparring, especially against Boxing
- 66. Questions and Answers, and Handling Kick-Boxing
LINKS