Originally Posted by
JPinAZ
IMO, comparing various techniques or hand shapes demonstrated in forms or pictures is rather pointless. As has been pointed out on many occasions here, doing that one can draw a connection between any 2 arts if they look hard enough. But it doesn't prove a connection. Besides, WC system is principle based, it's not about the techniques or hand shapes - those are just a bi-product. To make a fair comparison, you have to look at the technologies and concepts behind the arts, not a few similar shapes seen in a form or a picture.