Summer Kung Fu Self-Defense Intensive: 16 and 17 August 2008
Montreal, Canada
Days 19 and 20
Summary
On these two days, we looked at variations of double fist attacks and consequentially, potential defenses. Once the initial double attack has been initiated a follow up attack was then adducted.
On Day 19, in addition to stance/punch combination conditioning, we looked at the double straight punch, a draw back into a quasi-Cat Stance followed up by a double Rolling Fist attack. On Day 20, we continued to look at the double Straight Punch attack - from a normal, non-confrontational position - a draw back into a quasi-Cat Stance with a single fist cocked and hidden behind the head followed up by a single, angled Dropping Fist effected on the angle at the base of the neck and the collar bone.
The double Straight Punch to a Rolling Fist combination has some weaknesses in it that were discovered during the Free Focused Sparring practice and students examined ways to minimize the inherent weakness in this attack and how to exploit the weakness in the attack. This kind of attack is vulnerable to a strong counter when one draws back, essentially leaving the ribs exposed before the Rolling Fist has time to drop. Even so, proper execution of the technique will prevent your opponent from striking your ribs. Bearing in mind that the training form of this combination is not a mandatory combination, i.e. there is no requirement to do both the double Straight Punch and the Rolling Fist. If the Straight Punch works and is sufficient then fine. If the Straight Punch works and the Rolling Fist is not the best alternative follow up - use something else. Also, a double Straight Punch to one opponent can be turned over to effect a double Rolling Fist for an opponent approaching from an other angle. The variation are many and hence, it is important to work out these dynamics in the practical section of the class.
Day 20’s attack was the double Straight Punch but this time there was an angled, single Dropping Fist to a different target. I felt that this was very beneficial and much discussion about angles, target selection and direction of a strike’s force was entertained. One very valuable variation to the Dropping Fist was a Dropping Open Palm strike which, as the students quickly felt, delivers a systemic shock that will very likely surprise an opponent into hesitation or stun him/her. As always, I encourage you to use your martial imagination when considering using these attack from different stances, on different targets, and on different/multiple opponents.
If you can conceive of an attack, you might be able to defend against it. If you cannot imagine it, you will not be able to conceive of ways to defend against it. In all cases, the time to test out your theories is NOT when you need them most.
As always, I invite your questions and comments.
Note: This weekend coming (the 4th weekend in August) marks the last two classes of the 2008 Summer Kung Fu Self-Defense Intensive. However, if there is sufficient demand, I will offer a final summary class on the 30th, at Parc Angrignon. Please let me know if you would like me to have this summary class - otherwise, we will end this weekend.
Troy Marquis, BA, Sifu
Tai-Mar Kung Fu Self-Defense - Autodefense
Montreal, Canada
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Asalamu alaikum
I vote for having a final summary class on the 30th as I cannot attend this weekend’s sessions after all.
Thank you
YA
I too would like a summary class on the 30th please!
Truly!
-Bo