Fujian white crane and wing chun a comparrision

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Thanks for the reply Ron!

1/. Yes! this has to do also with energetics i. e. forward stepping = positive, backward stepping = negative, right side step = negative, left side step = positive etc. Raising the lead leg as one steps forward activates what we call water ocean and following this up with the rear leg/foot connects energetically to the opposite striking hand.

1/. Strategy: Taking the opponents center so they have no base of power & counters. Making them "vacate" their positioning. Basic level stuff.

I was referring more specificly to what the stepping strategy/tactics are to counter the opponent's stepping direction? for example is there a specific formula of where to step in relation to the direction of where the opponent is stepping?

How does the diagram provide a road map of where to step in relation to where the opponent is stepping in order to counter his movement?


"In wing chun Sometimes this footwork is referred to Um Ying Baat Gwa Bou, which increases the level of understanding again ( five elements /five form eight directions)"

What does the "five elements /five form" mean in regards to stepping/footwork in Fuzhou white crane ?