Also, for a beginner learning any form, it is easier to learn when there is a more focused emphasis on learning just a few moves, instead of 3 times as many moves.
There is no "official" standard to the San He form including all 3 parts. Most White Crane sequences that Master Yang learned are very short. Some of the "longer" ones are actually compiled together from a few different forms (i.e. Bai He sequence). The sequence Aaron performed in this was an arbitrary decision.
The 2nd and 3rd parts of the San He form are never taught until advanced students begin to grasp the correct concepts and correct feelings of the White Crane Jin Patterns. Master Yang is teaching in the same way he learned, so parts 2 and 3 will be released at a later time in a future DVD, and of course they are taught to YMAA students when Master Yang feels they are ready to learn more.
In the new DVD, the San He form is essentially 7 repetitions of the first sequence (double out, double up, single up, triple down, low out, high out) shown here. It is done 3 to the front, turn to the back, repeat 3 times, turn to the front, repeat once, and close.
This form is the real San He. I don't know why Master Yang didn't give all. :( I would so have liked to know the lower moves! I've watched over and over this vid trying to understand but I've never figured it out and I was hoping the DVD would a revelation... what a disapointment!
@darth8freak actually, the DVD teaches the real original San He form. several White Crane forms were actually modified by my father for competition, training, and/or demo purposes. most White Crane forms are simple and short to allow for focused training in the Jing patterns. the form that Aaron does here is actually a combination of San He (Fanning Crane), Gong He (Arcing Crane), and Chuan Zhen (Threading Needles).
@ncy Thanks :) Actually I had asked your father a few years ago and he told me so. But I was kinda too eager to hear and see detailed explanation about the sort of wrist strikes. They seem so particular. That's why I was disapointed. I forgot to add here what you said above, so thank you for it.
Also, for a beginner learning any form, it is easier to learn when there is a more focused emphasis on learning just a few moves, instead of 3 times as many moves.
There is no "official" standard to the San He form including all 3 parts. Most White Crane sequences that Master Yang learned are very short. Some of the "longer" ones are actually compiled together from a few different forms (i.e. Bai He sequence). The sequence Aaron performed in this was an arbitrary decision.
Dvivid 3 years ago
The 2nd and 3rd parts of the San He form are never taught until advanced students begin to grasp the correct concepts and correct feelings of the White Crane Jin Patterns. Master Yang is teaching in the same way he learned, so parts 2 and 3 will be released at a later time in a future DVD, and of course they are taught to YMAA students when Master Yang feels they are ready to learn more.
Dvivid 3 years ago
In the new DVD, the San He form is essentially 7 repetitions of the first sequence (double out, double up, single up, triple down, low out, high out) shown here. It is done 3 to the front, turn to the back, repeat 3 times, turn to the front, repeat once, and close.
gojumaster 3 years ago
OMG! that so sucks donkey balls!!
This form is the real San He. I don't know why Master Yang didn't give all. :( I would so have liked to know the lower moves! I've watched over and over this vid trying to understand but I've never figured it out and I was hoping the DVD would a revelation... what a disapointment!
darth8freak 3 years ago
@darth8freak actually, the DVD teaches the real original San He form. several White Crane forms were actually modified by my father for competition, training, and/or demo purposes. most White Crane forms are simple and short to allow for focused training in the Jing patterns. the form that Aaron does here is actually a combination of San He (Fanning Crane), Gong He (Arcing Crane), and Chuan Zhen (Threading Needles).
ncy 1 year ago
@ncy Thanks :) Actually I had asked your father a few years ago and he told me so. But I was kinda too eager to hear and see detailed explanation about the sort of wrist strikes. They seem so particular. That's why I was disapointed. I forgot to add here what you said above, so thank you for it.
darth8freak 1 year ago
Ok, so this has some significant differences to the San He (Fan Crane) form taught in the new video from YMAA. Which is the "correct" San He?
gojumaster 3 years ago
oh really? I haven't had the chance to see the DVD. I'm surprised you say so!
Could you describe the differences please? I'd be very eager to know more!!!
darth8freak 3 years ago
Awesome!
RenegadeRows 4 years ago