Back Body palm Teacup exercise applications

[gr8grfx]

The reason for the thumb sticking out is this -- you WANT it to hook on something (usually underneath or around the limb you're trying to capture). It is actually a pre-arranged hold for the chi-na move that inevitably follows, making the motion of clasping or grabbing a lot faster (because your hands are already in "postition"). Many times the "grab" becomes unnecessary when going at full speed.

[dannysees]

oldranker I'm not sure why you were taught fingers and thumbs sticking out is bad...it is to send chi to your hands. It is used in this way even in traditional Jujutsu in Japan.

[Aheyne]

In many southern Chinese martial arts you always tuck in the thumb into the shuto, knife hand, position. That way it cannot be grabbed/broken/hooked on something.

[coolnerd92]

4:07 spin the leg so it will put the opponet down 2 the ground if i was ever in a possion where i had no chose but to fight id fight 2 pinem so then the fighting would end asap thats what id do

[coolnerd92]

some of those possions id deffinetly use my foot to put the opponet to the ground

[SifuQUENT]

I haven't seen this in years,,,Keep up the good work!

[oldranker]

I like your video's very clear. However one thing I don't understand about this form in general is why the fingers and thumbs stick out so much. I was always taught in Tai Chi that this is a big no no.

[narayanr]

What's his name? He is great, and I would learn from him in a second if I could!

[narayanr]

I love this guy. He seems to be really cool.

He has a giving heart (which is a very big thing to have).

What's more, I always learn from his videos (from him, I mean).

[boriquastyle]

Cool. You really demonstrate solid "internal" connection. In my opinion. I think that some people are mesmorized by your clear teachings. It really takes many years of practice and standing to move your body like that. You really should post a vid on you explaining what is really going on with your kua, waist, dantien, and torso(including the ribcage). Your extremities appear effortless, but I see all the work your torso is doing, which is probably effortless as well for you. Peace.

[8palmsofpower]

very nice. This is the best way to practise applications, relaxed and naturally adapting to the opponent. Well done, you really helped to show the simplicity and diversity of this special art.

[ssbreon]

I practice the bagua teacup exercises and this has helped my understanding of how to apply them. Thanks for sharing.

[chimbilae]

casi nunca hay vídeos con aplicaciones de bagua... este video esta genial

[WarriorBoy]

I really like the portion of the video where you submit him after taking him down. That needs to be seen more often in internal vids.

[Baguachuanman]

Very good application

[Baguachuanman]

Very good application great exercise,

[airforceallie]

great clip! i never thought of most of these applications. this is now my favorite move again!