Quote Originally Posted by EarthDragon View Post
jake,
great post and I see validity in it believe me. I just tried to let hardwork know kung fu is not a standup only art and it does address the fighting from a fallen position. I am in no way comparing it to the ground styles.. but we arnt helpless when we go to the ground.



and you know, the most ridiculous thing is that we are all responding to a troll....

LOL but at least its something on the mantis board to discuss.been slow lately

but, no CMA addresses the situation (with the possible exception of SC) like judo, jujitsu of any color, or the various shades of wrestling

I agree and in no way am I saying the ground work I was taught is 8 step. I am just saying that is not accuarate to assume kung fu has never adressed the ground or how to fight from it or becuse your on it.
even with the shuai chiao in our system its deals only with throwing...
Tim Cartmell did an excellent book ( did the translation) on CHin'Na that had quiet some ground work in it, including guard work, arm bars, leg locks and such.
Practicla Chin_na I think was the name.
I Highly recommend it.