I came across a very interesting post in the FB group of the school where I train. I decided to share it because it got me in very serious thinking. I’m amazed again and again how such simple concepts can do so much. It seems almost too easy, but that’s a double-edged sword. Easy things can be grasped quickly but difficult to master. I decided to train even harder after reading this. Food for thought…

“Siu Nim Tao – Trains the stance and the elbow

Wall Bag – Trains elbow control, short punching distances, timing, precision

Dahn Chi Sau – Develops the elbow

Cham Kiu – Develops the kick, stepping, pivoting, the easiest way for fighting, balance, synchronicity (specifically Bong/Wu – Kwan Sau)

Muk Yak Jong – Improves “shock force”, precision, timing, elbow, balance, cut the way, limit of actions, synchronicity, Cham Kiu

Biu Jee – How to cut ones losses

Luk Dim Boon Kwan – Improves force, punching power and precision, improves foot speed and timing.

Baat Cham Dao – Awareness of danger, improved footwork and speed. How to fight any other weapon (exept firearms).

Poon Sau – Force improvement, Lat Sau Jik Chung, punching power.

Seung Ma/Toi Ma – Balance, structure, step, alignment, force

Laap Sau – Improve the elbow, synchronicity of the punches/Jut Sau, rotation of Bong Sau, smooth changes, balance, cutting the way

Chi Sau/Gor Sau/Sparring – Uses all of the above.

There you go. Basic thinking. Now you know everything. ”

WSL PHB VT

Text by Graham H. (German forum)