Drunken sabre set

[FEELERSTRIKE]

I am interested in finding some more information on the drunken sabre set . Is it the same as the drunken ground rolling sabre ? I understand that WHF did a book on it ? Are copies still available ? Does anyone know it ? I would really appreciate some help as the drunken sets seem to be a rare part of mantis boxing with not much information out about them .

[GermanMantis]

Hi Feelerstrike,

no it's quite different from the groundrolling sabre (LKW). It has some more acrobatik moves in it. I've only seen it on vid. So i can't say mor to it's origin nor to special techniques.
Best regards
Chris

[Shaolin Dude]

my sifu knows a drunken broadsword form

[CCY mantis]

Hello, Actually the set in question is called drunken ground hugging single saber. The WHF anniversary issue has this set in it also. I learned this set last year and it's one of my favorites. The drunken sets are usually reserved for disciples or graduates as they are pretty advanced. I havent seen LKW's version, but its probably different than WHF's version. I am from the Chun Chin Yee lineage and our version is slightly different as well. I don't know alot of people who play this set so I assume its fairly rare. Most people believe LGY added this set and the drunken monk's fist to the 7 star system. Any other info would be greatly appreciated. D

[holymantis]

:D :cool:
hi feelerstrike,
hi CCY .
i have seen the drunken saber set too but not ground rolling set.


holymantis

[German Bai Lung]

German Mantis mixed up some things.

First: there are no drunken forms in Sifu Lee´s Curriculum.
Second: no ground rolling single sabre form also!
Third: but there is a groundrolung "Double" sabre form in Sifu Lee Kam Wings Curriculum. Of course this set is totaly different to the mentioned sabre forms! :D

[holymantis]

yes ,
i have seen that set. looks good .
what drunken set's are in mantis then ??.

holymantis

[Siuhoimoon]

Hi everybody!

I´ve already seen a drunken broadsword form performed at a Wah Lum Anniversary Demo, by a sifu from Boston (don´t know his name, sorry guys). I don´t remember much of the form, but it had a lot of ground rolling moves, very similar with the ones performed with the double broadsword.

I don´t know if this is a mantis form, or if it is part of the WL curriculum (maybe this is a seminar form). :confused:

Maybe some of the old guys here could bring some light into it! :)


Peace

[CCY mantis]

The 7star drunken saber set only has one part w/some rolling on the ground. It also has a jump spinning lotus kick to the splits thats always challenging. The drunken sets are rarely performed the same as there is a lot of room for personal expression. The only 2 drunken sets I know are the aforementioned saber set and the "drunken Monks Fist". I have heard of drunken jien, spear, and other open hand sets, but I have never seen them. WHF taught a drunken straight sword set I believe. The mantis sets tend to be not as flashy as many other drunken sets. D

[holymantis]

hi all,
the drunken saber set with the front split's is that from the 40 year book by WHF.


holymantis

[FEELERSTRIKE]

Hi everyone ,
Thanks for the imput . The other drunken open hand form I believe is Zui Da Chang Men Sheng ( drunk beating guarding door deity) . I have never come across a drunken sword or spear before .
The drunken sabre sounds quite a challenge . I would love to see it demonstrated . Is it the Zui Da Di Dang Darn Dao set ?
Is the WHF book for this set still available as I would love a copy for my small collection ? It is impossible to find any good mantis books here in the U.K.

[CCY mantis]

heres a couple pics from the anniversary issuue w/the drunken saber! Enjoy! D

[FEELERSTRIKE]

CCY MANTIS ,
Thanks for the pictures , I shall have to renew my search for that book . It is a form I have often heard about but not seen . Thanks for sharing .

[holymantis]

thanks CCY for the 2 pages that you put online

holymantis :cool: