the second movement in the 8 brocade is off its nut lol
I like the slt... very snake like :)
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:) Hey, T.D.O. Glad you like the vids I am posting, Yes the SLT is noticeably GrandMaster Yui Choi in nature but to my surprise "very GreatGrandMaster Yuan Chai Wan" in content, overriding the trademark characteristics of Yui Choi SLT execution. When I say this, Yui Choi was the student of Master Yuan Chai Wan for his complete training in Red Boat WingChun that originated from the most skilled Masters in the verifiable WingChun Pantheon. That said, I can tell you that one can spot the lineage characteristics and signature style of the WingCun Masters in The Siu Lim Tao set more than any other display of form or technique. When I say this, I am referring to the first vid I posted showing the demonstration of the set that for most practitioners would seem (right from the git-go) unusually different from what they are used to seeing, not only in sequence but also in the emphasis or extension or lack of ... than other SLT sets performed by other school practitioners.
What I find most fascinating (to be continued)*.....
:) The Sifu in the video appears to have a substantial background in Shaolin Qigong and Buddhist temple affiliation in Vietnam. The signature content of the SLT form he is demonstrating is very much GreatGrandMaster Yuan Chai Wan WingChun lineage style but is also quite different than Yuen Kay San transmission or Yiu Choi Foshan SLT form in some very unique ways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6su5fLj1G5Y Yiu Choi family descendant and : Yuen Kay San Successor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfCsuKc0BHs
it's funny how different, all the fook sau and bong sau, are from each other... I don't know if its just the angle, but I don't like the look of the yui choi bong
:) Having asked my instructor about bong and tan sau while learning the SLT set, the answer was " for blocking high and blocking low incoming strikes. (wox on wox off muscle memory)I asked why the repetitious fook sau sequence and was told that, within the lineage it is known as "Little cannon " and is used to repel (center) opponent that is pressing in way too close, allowing you to free up the extended arm for a (wrist rotation) palm or fist strike for good measure (since you have them at your doorstep).
* Remember that SLT techniques are usually hidden from the casual observer as was the practice of all kung fu Masters and form origination during turbulent times of secrecy. Not to mention it was illegal even to practice these things at that time in China's history let alone showing intent.
I have a theory... one of many.. as you'll no doubt of noticed :D... that slt was designed to look and act like a Dao yin for that reason, just a theory that came to mind when I noticed that a lot of Dao yin looks similar and does similar 3 one way 3 the other way sequences, ive never seen a set that has ygkjm
Yes, LOL, a lot like Yang Taiji looks like a slow dance sequence exercise for old-people type NeiGong. Whenever I see a video of multiple students performing the SLT set, all I can think of is: "Well, that looks pretty harmless." ...... as opposed to watching Tae kwon do or a Karate performance wherein the intent is pretty clear. * Never counted number of movements in Yiu Choi SLT.
"108" is a sacred number in the Hindu Religion of India and could be a carryover from Buddhist numerology also.
http://benotdefeatedbytherain.blogsp...e-culture.html
Thanks for that, I once asked before on this site.. and had a cryptic answer from joy lol
the only other info ive found on it was, that when the Buddhist monks were leaving the temple, they had to perform "108" techniques on "108" different wooden men in order to be able to leave and that it was homage to them, but whoever came up with that fable forgot that the dummy form has "116" techniques.
:) I'm going to say no. Post a youtube link to "Golden Rooster" if you can find one showing the form if you have a chance. I watched a vid some years ago wherein a practitioner was doing a one-legged SLT demo. Personally I thought it looked ridiculous. No wonder other martial arts schools scratch their heads when they see this stuff. * Chen Taiji Golden Rooster Stance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJFZWXLGyt8
Golden rooster, as I have seen in a book about the plum flower* poles, was just standing on one leg in the classic wing chun guard.. no form. Slt on one leg is in my lineage, never took it seriously though, but I seen that the lo kwai lineage done it, thought it may of been a mainland thing?
The article you posted mentioned the golden rooster, that's why I ask :D
*changed from blossom to flower*
Certainly can https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/16231..._dp_1623175178
Though, you may have picked me up wrong, slt on one leg isn't in the book. Just standing on one leg, he calls golden rooster...
Personally I started training standing on one leg recently, I stopped training for a few years and well... lost the ability for one leg "stuff :rolleyes:"
Even though I was still doing bodyweight squats (close version on the way to one leg squats :eek: )
Started back training with 2 gum sau behind the back (like ip man slt 2nd section) on one leg, someone mentioned on this site how good it felt on the lower back and I have to agree it does. So slt on one leg is next on my agenda.
I have a question regarding slt on one leg, how do you set your horse, if you don't mind me asking?
Seems it would be better to me to just spin on the heels ( turn the toes out ) and lift the leg from there, rather than going into YJKYM ( hoi ma I think people refer to this)
Thanks for the book link.
One leg squats are bruta! I used to be able to do those but can't anymore. :(
As for one leg SLT, yes, your foot should be turned to the outside slightly. And your horse is still sunken just a bit. For reference, it would be similar to how most open their horse at the beginning of the empty hand forms.
Hope that makes sense(?)
The pic on the front of the book, is what he calls the golden rooster
https://www.plumpub.com/kaimen/2013/...e-arrow-punch/
Not wing chun.. seems like a common training method for body linking.. in other styles.
though I thought in WC it was related to the pole? I take it that's only a IM WC thing since they do it in a pole stance?
Looking at the IM arrow punch, do you think that's where bruce got his jkd lead punch and side kick from??