Yiu Choi Lineage

[T.D.O]

* Remember that SLT techniques are usually hidden from the casual observer as was the practice of all kung fu Masters and form origination during turbulent times of secrecy. Not to mention it was illegal even to practice these things at that time in China's history let alone showing intent.

I have a theory... one of many.. as you'll no doubt of noticed ... that slt was designed to look and act like a Dao yin for that reason, just a theory that came to mind when I noticed that a lot of Dao yin looks similar and does similar 3 one way 3 the other way sequences, ive never seen a set that has ygkjm

[PalmStriker]

I have a theory... one of many.. as you'll no doubt of noticed ... that slt was designed to look and act like a Dao yin for that reason, just a theory that came to mind when I noticed that a lot of Dao yin looks similar and does similar 3 one way 3 the other way sequences, ive never seen a set that has ygkjm

Yes, LOL, a lot like Yang Taiji looks like a slow dance sequence exercise for old-people type NeiGong. Whenever I see a video of multiple students performing the SLT set, all I can think of is: "Well, that looks pretty harmless." ...... as opposed to watching Tae kwon do or a Karate performance wherein the intent is pretty clear. * Never counted number of movements in Yiu Choi SLT.
"108" is a sacred number in the Hindu Religion of India and could be a carryover from Buddhist numerology also.
http://benotdefeatedbytherain.blogsp...e-culture.html

[T.D.O]

"108" is a sacred number in the Hindu Religion of India and could be a carryover from Buddhist numerology also.

Thanks for that, I once asked before on this site.. and had a cryptic answer from joy lol

the only other info ive found on it was, that when the Buddhist monks were leaving the temple, they had to perform "108" techniques on "108" different wooden men in order to be able to leave and that it was homage to them, but whoever came up with that fable forgot that the dummy form has "116" techniques.

[T.D.O]

http://benotdefeatedbytherain.blogsp...e-culture.html

interesting

Does your lineage train "golden rooster" or slt on one leg?

[PalmStriker]

I'm going to say no. Post a youtube link to "Golden Rooster" if you can find one showing the form if you have a chance. I watched a vid some years ago wherein a practitioner was doing a one-legged SLT demo. Personally I thought it looked ridiculous. No wonder other martial arts schools scratch their heads when they see this stuff. * Chen Taiji Golden Rooster Stance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJFZWXLGyt8

[T.D.O]

I'm going to say no. Post a youtube link to "Golden Rooster" if you can find one showing the form if you have a chance. I watched a vid some years ago wherein a practitioner was doing a one-legged SLT demo. Personally I thought it looked ridiculous. No wonder other martial arts schools scratch their heads when they see this stuff. * Chen Taiji Golden Rooster Stance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJFZWXLGyt8

Golden rooster, as I have seen in a book about the plum flower* poles, was just standing on one leg in the classic wing chun guard.. no form. Slt on one leg is in my lineage, never took it seriously though, but I seen that the lo kwai lineage done it, thought it may of been a mainland thing?

The article you posted mentioned the golden rooster, that's why I ask

*changed from blossom to flower*

[wckf92]

Golden rooster, as I have seen in a book about the plum blossom poles, was just standing on one leg in the classic wing chun guard.. no form. Slt on one leg is in my lineage, never took it seriously though, but I seen that the lo kwai lineage done it, thought it may of been a mainland thing?

The article you posted mentioned the golden rooster, that's why I ask

SLT on one leg? Yep. That's basic stuff. And great training for your horse. Never heard it called golden rooster though.
Can you post a pic or link to the book you mentioned? Thanks!

[T.D.O]

SLT on one leg? Yep. That's basic stuff. And great training for your horse. Never heard it called golden rooster though.
Can you post a pic or link to the book you mentioned? Thanks!

Certainly can https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/16231..._dp_1623175178

Though, you may have picked me up wrong, slt on one leg isn't in the book. Just standing on one leg, he calls golden rooster...

Personally I started training standing on one leg recently, I stopped training for a few years and well... lost the ability for one leg "stuff "
Even though I was still doing bodyweight squats (close version on the way to one leg squats )
Started back training with 2 gum sau behind the back (like ip man slt 2nd section) on one leg, someone mentioned on this site how good it felt on the lower back and I have to agree it does. So slt on one leg is next on my agenda.

I have a question regarding slt on one leg, how do you set your horse, if you don't mind me asking?

Seems it would be better to me to just spin on the heels ( turn the toes out ) and lift the leg from there, rather than going into YJKYM ( hoi ma I think people refer to this)