What does it matter if I dismiss it or not? Do you think that unless I pat you on the back and say "well done" that you shouldn't share your view? Do you want and expect praise?
This is a forum to discuss WCK. I asked a very simple question. I think there has been some very good points already made here by Vankuen, YungChun, and LSWCTN1. They are in many ways in line with my view.
I'll wait and see if anything more comes in before I post my view. But see if this helps -- why do I not need an open line or care about opening lines for my jik chung choi?
not unless it is more powerfull then what ever it is trying to move.
Seeking a bridge doesn't have to mean seeking an arm...
If the guy is wide open hit him--make the bridge. 'If there is no bridge make one..'--KK
Rarely, is the opponent wide open and you attack without any arm contact...
I'm not saying you mean doing this but; Striking, encountering an obstruction, and retracting from that contact in favor of chain punching IMO is questionable use of Chun tactics and not very good use of them at that.. See the Jong...
While there are times to make small disengagements to return to the line like JouSao/Da normally major disengagements/retractions from a direct obstruction (retract change lines, repeat) is considered an error in Chun or low level Chun..
This does seem to be problematic at times since most modern fighters rarely hold the line. So in these cases how much supplementary (two handed) 'control' one uses may vary..IMO.
Look, if someone says, hey that works better for me (using more two handed control) then that's fine so long as the primary goal is to break them down while/with striking.. In any case, the punch should be driven by body power not arm/shoulder power and break them down one way or another...
Last edited by YungChun; 10-21-2010 at 02:41 AM.
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