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Originally posted by SevenStar
I was digging through the archives and found a book that details the various aspects of a power generation. Below is a summary of each energy:
Hi 7*,
Pretty cool finding! Some seem similar to things that our found in the KF I train.
transition: energy gained from motion relative to an opponent's position
- Would you consider this to be similar to intercepting your opp. move?
velocity: speed of the body and body weapon as it approaches its target
- Pretty self explanitory.:)
rotation: turning of the hip while delivering a strike
- We also have this, for us its "yul ma"(spelling?) and it's part of the six body parts(luk ging) that must act in unisen with the other five inorder to get the ging(power) out. Plain and simple, it's part of the body mechinics chain.
snap: quick forward motion of the shoulder when punching, or the sharp turning of the foot when kicking. This is not to be confused with the snapping back of kicks seen in tma.
- Would you say that the snap is of a springy nature? Do you sink your elbow? Does the snap recoil back naturally? If so, then its similar to our tarn ging. Maybe not in structure, but the idea behind it might be. Also, would this be a description of the shoulder motion or the type of power released?
torque: spinning of the hand just before impact - this energy occurs only in punching.
- I see this as wrist power, also part of luk ging (6 body powers). Aids in pushing the ging out.
triangulation: dropping the hand, foot or elbow down upon impact, driving the energy of the strike downward
- This sounds like our chum ging (sinking power), but I would have to feel it inorder to know for sure. Can you describe the effect it has on a person or bridge (limb)?
gravitation: pull of the earth, connection to it - provides all leverage for attack and defense.
- Root. Some like a floating root and some are more solid. The difference I see between a boxers root and my root is that my back heel is planted, as apposed to most boxers who plant on their toes and push off their toes.
There isn't anything mystical about real Kung Fu. All it is, is good body mechanics (no chi blast..LOL), conditioning, timing, sensitivity, strategy, and lots of hard work. Doesn't sound too different to any other fighting art, now does it!LOL
Take care,
Buby