which you do most?
or all of the above.
and why and how?
trap and break...
because it keeps the opponent from issuing forth more strikes...
Punch, Kick, then throw!!!!!
The eye gouge and atomic elbow from the top of the ropes!
i like elbowing alot and my side kick i can throw that kick real good
I am pork boy, the breakfast monkey.
left leg: mild bruising. right leg: charley horse
handsomerest member of KFM forum hands down
I like them all and they will appear when needed.
Be well, train hard
Dale Dugas
Shizi, Jiulong Baguazhang Instructor
Master Level Dit Da Jow Manufacturer
New England School of Acupuncture Master's Program
Boston Baguazhang
Combat Iron Palm Iron Vest Training
Boston Baguazhang on Youtube
IKFF Forum
CDIA Supplies
PO Box 35
Quincy, MA
02171-0001
617-595-8097
info@bostonbaguazhang.com
aaahhhhh, that is too much.
I only say that because this is a thread about what we "do most."
I find it hard to believe that you find yourself plucking strikes out of thin air and breaking the limb (arm or leg) more than you use a basic lead strike to create space, begin a combination, back someone up.
I tried to break it down. I came up with something like 85% punching, 15% kicks.... but then thought about take downs. I'll shoot before I throw. Right now I'm only confident in arm/shoulder throws from the clinch. And I'll only pull off 1/3 of them smoothly. And then there's locking. If the shoot or throw is successful, then that changes things. Then I'll be 75% striking and 25% looking for a break. But of those strikes, if they're elbows, long fists, forearms or knees depends on the position.
So it's too hard to tell. But definitely fists by an overwhelming majority. Kicks are great, like air force bombing. But usually you need troops on the ground.... fists in face repeatedly.
or perhaps you just are not remotely skilled in trapping and breaking...
hmmm... and here i thought i was on your ignore... LOL. how's business? good? how's work? make any new dvd's yet? do you even know how to do physical labour? i mean... the kind where you actually have to break a sweat and risk getting your hands dirty... perhaps even the kind of work that might make you stink like a man?? LOL... girls... i understand though, i wouldn't want to break a nail either...
I personally like to close fast, grab on and work from the clinch.
I do kick, but not much and hardly ever anything much above the waist and only when it's low hanging fruit.
I like to employ a mix of standard punches with elbow strikes and forearm smashes.
I like to use my knees while holding my opponents neck.
Getting a lock is sweet.
Holding a lock or getting a sub is sweeter.
A straight up knockout is cool albeit rare in my experience.
Street finishes are for cowards (curb stomps, head stomps, weapon on no weapon etc)
I think this should all be added to someone's lavalife account!
Kung Fu is good for you.
I hit people, they fall down.
If they don't, I throw them down.
If they get up I throw them down again, rip off a limb and beat them with it.
Its how I roll.
i should rephrase the concept of trapping and breaking... i have used the term pretzeling more often - the ability to twist up your opponets limbs into the desired dislocational positions for proper manipulations... its amazing what alittle tsai ching can do with abit of creativity involved.