Originally Posted by
dlcox
I'll probally regret putting this up, but oh well...
Here is a basic form from my line of Tibetan White Crane, it's one of our forms that catalogue basic throws. It's done sloppy and at walk through pace but still should be able to see some basic throws demonstrated.
http://youtu.be/b8GWACuSqLQ
Good speed to see the movements and set up, as you can see rooting, hand movement, and body transition to set up throws. I think the important thing to look at is what John said about intent. If you look at it from the perspective of learning the movements than applying them elsewhere, preferably with a partner in a non-compliant manner, than it can certainly be of benefit.
It is no different that doing a form only and believing it translates to striking an opponent in that manner. The techniques are there as a guide, but the application is something different.
I like Crane forms, in our system we have a Monkey-Crane form, Pai Chou, that is one of my favorites.
"The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero projects his fear onto his opponent while the coward runs. 'Fear'. It's the same thing, but it's what you do with it that matters". -Cus D'Amato