I have met Sifu Chin. He is incredible and his skill allows him to do everything you just saw and be completely safe. The man is rooted like a mountain and has incredible power in his hands and arms. Rest assured he is the absolute genuine article.
@demonlady66 - thank you for the kind words about my Sifu! if you haven't already, head over to iliqchuanDOTcom and check out some of the videos we have there that are not available on youtube.
yeah, it would work in grappling- bagua circle walking is all about maintaining control and balance as you move while still being able to evade easily.
Just as a point of reference this is a video of I liq Chuan footwork and circle walking. Its not bagua, but from everything I've seen of it, it is a sophisticated soft style.
@tjgodhand9999 No it wouldn't. From what I'm seeing, the primary weakness of this footwork is that you cross your legs every step. In every one of those moments where your feet are crossed, a judo-ka would have already thrown you to the ground and you'd have multiple broken ribs at best.
@mauiboynokaoi - maybe. it's all about positioning. if the opponent doesn't have the right position to begin with, or if their balance is already broken, they have no opportunity to throw you or take you down, even you're standing on your head.
in any case this is only a drill to cover multiple variations in succession, so you're not expected to walk around your opponent in this pattern. when it comes to use, there's no pattern and no rhythm.
@fallingleaveskungfu That could be said about every martial art. But positioning and balance are not the only things that you watch for. Just looking at the way someone stands can be an indication of what to watch out for. Boxers and grapplers tend to have wider stances while kickers (TKD, Muay Thai) tend to have narrower stances. Additionally, watching their eyes and body motion. Many martial arts do spinning techniques and for a split second break eye contact. That's when you strike.
that guy at 1:39 is surely a master XD
minkusink6 4 months ago
I have met Sifu Chin. He is incredible and his skill allows him to do everything you just saw and be completely safe. The man is rooted like a mountain and has incredible power in his hands and arms. Rest assured he is the absolute genuine article.
demonlady66 10 months ago
@demonlady66 - thank you for the kind words about my Sifu! if you haven't already, head over to iliqchuanDOTcom and check out some of the videos we have there that are not available on youtube.
fallingleaveskungfu 10 months ago
yeah, it would work in grappling- bagua circle walking is all about maintaining control and balance as you move while still being able to evade easily.
the footwork is key
theedwardianx 3 years ago
would this work in grappling?
tjgodhand9999 4 years ago
it's just foot work and striking. everyone has footwork and striking...
ashehiggs 4 years ago
Certainly you don't think that Baguazhang is just footwork and striking... If you do I'm not sure why you posted this video.
BaguazhangMaster 3 years ago
huh?
fallingleaveskungfu 3 years ago
he was talking about what the guy was doing, he didnt say that Ba Gua Zhang is just footwork and striking
enerumu 2 years ago
Just as a point of reference this is a video of I liq Chuan footwork and circle walking. Its not bagua, but from everything I've seen of it, it is a sophisticated soft style.
phoenix777bkty 2 years ago
@tjgodhand9999 No it wouldn't. From what I'm seeing, the primary weakness of this footwork is that you cross your legs every step. In every one of those moments where your feet are crossed, a judo-ka would have already thrown you to the ground and you'd have multiple broken ribs at best.
mauiboynokaoi 1 year ago 2
@mauiboynokaoi - maybe. it's all about positioning. if the opponent doesn't have the right position to begin with, or if their balance is already broken, they have no opportunity to throw you or take you down, even you're standing on your head.
in any case this is only a drill to cover multiple variations in succession, so you're not expected to walk around your opponent in this pattern. when it comes to use, there's no pattern and no rhythm.
also, you don not cross with every step.
fallingleaveskungfu 10 months ago
@fallingleaveskungfu That could be said about every martial art. But positioning and balance are not the only things that you watch for. Just looking at the way someone stands can be an indication of what to watch out for. Boxers and grapplers tend to have wider stances while kickers (TKD, Muay Thai) tend to have narrower stances. Additionally, watching their eyes and body motion. Many martial arts do spinning techniques and for a split second break eye contact. That's when you strike.
mauiboynokaoi 10 months ago