Traditional Wushu vs Cinematic Wushu

[boxerbilly]

Good info.

I would point out that there are variations (some great) among southern styles. Styles like CLF, Hung Gar, Mok Gar, etc., have more kicks and/or open positions and movements than the (primarily Fujian?) systems that specialize in short-hand. That doesn't necessarily mean the more 'open/expansive' styles are more vulnerable, but they operate on different principles. I still wouldn't classify them as 'kicking styles' per se, but they are far more versatile in leg techniques than just a low front snap kick and low heel thrust. Although I have heard that Hung Gar was originally narrower and less expansive than it's often seen now.

I studied Lung Ying (Dragon) for a while in the '80s, and there was a lot of front knee and foot pointed in, elbows down and chest caved in. Even more "closed in" than the San Zhan stance appears to me. It was a good system, but it felt uncomfortable and unnatural to me, even after 18 months, so I moved on. Someone else might feel differently.

Equally good info.

Thanks Jimbo.

[SevenStar]

Good info.

I would point out that there are variations (some great) among southern styles. Styles like CLF, Hung Gar, Mok Gar, etc., have more kicks and/or open positions and movements than the (primarily Fujian?) systems that specialize in short-hand. That doesn't necessarily mean the more 'open/expansive' styles are more vulnerable, but they operate on different principles. I still wouldn't classify them as 'kicking styles' per se, but they are far more versatile in leg techniques than just a low front snap kick and low heel thrust. Although I have heard that Hung Gar was originally narrower and less expansive than it's often seen now.

I studied Lung Ying (Dragon) for a while in the '80s, and there was a lot of front knee and foot pointed in, elbows down and chest caved in. Even more "closed in" than the San Zhan stance appears to me. It was a good system, but it felt uncomfortable and unnatural to me, even after 18 months, so I moved on. Someone else might feel differently.

in the tai cho san zhan we cave the chest and have the elbows down as well. I agree, trying to adjust to it sucks. I'm readjusting now, because in bak mei, the stance isn't pigeon toed. still very closed upper half, though - elbows down, caved chest.

[bawang]

in the tai cho san zhan we cave the chest and have the elbows down as well. I agree, trying to adjust to it sucks. I'm readjusting now, because in bak mei, the stance isn't pigeon toed. still very closed upper half, though - elbows down, caved chest.

u need to do the wobbly belly thing with mma ropes, then u get the souther power. it feel awkward cuz u trying to rotate ur torso.

[SevenStar]

u need to do the wobbly belly thing with mma ropes, then u get the souther power. it feel awkward cuz u trying to rotate ur torso.

wobbly belly?

[bawang]

spine wave aka spitting power

also concave chest closes the gap in ur solar plexus, southern kung fu loves punching ther

[SevenStar]

spine wave aka spitting power

https://youtu.be/MSmgkJ2wasI