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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
gr8grfx 1 year ago
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.
Aheyne 2 years ago
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.
dannysees 2 years ago
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 2 years ago
some of those possions id deffinetly use my foot to put the opponet to the ground
coolnerd92 2 years ago
I haven't seen this in years,,,Keep up the good work!
SifuQUENT 2 years ago
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.
oldranker 2 years ago
What's his name? He is great, and I would learn from him in a second if I could!
narayanr 3 years ago
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).
narayanr 3 years ago
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.
boriquastyle 3 years ago