BO-FA AND SHEN-FA OR FOOTWORK AND BODY-MOVEMENT
A common mistake many martial artists make is neglecting their footwork and body-movement
A common mistake many martial artists make is focusing only on their hand forms but neglecting their footwork and body-movement. If they carry on in this way, they establish this fundamental mistake even when they have practiced their arts for many years. In other words, they have neglected their basics.
Footwork is not just how to move in correct stances. It includes, among other aspects, the appropriate positioning of the feet and the rotation of the knees. If you move forward to a Bow-Arrow Stance by throwing your knee forward and pointing your toes straight-ahead, for example, you may not only injure your knees and also expose yourself to risky surprised attacks.
A crucial aspect of body-movement is the rotation of the waist. This is especially emphasized in Taijiquan, but is also important in Shaolin Kungfu. Amongst other benefits, rotating the waist minimize an opponent's force and maximize your own.
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Bo-Fa and Shen-Fa or Footwork and Body-Movement from Wong Kiew Kit on Vimeo.
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1. The Secret of Internal Force Training
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2. Experiencing the Effects of Deviated Practice
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3. Basic Footwork Training
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4. From Correct Movement to Speed and Elegance
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5. Various Ways of Turning
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6. Adding Hand Forms to Stances to Form Patterns
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7. The Mechanics of "Fa-Jing" or Explode Force
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8. “Bo-Fa” and "Shen-Fa" or Footwork and Body-Movement
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9. The Three Harmonies of Legs, Body and Hands
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10. Tantui Sequence 1 -- Thrust Punch
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11. The Three Fs -- Form, Force and Flow
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12. Every Kungfu Session is a Training of Energy and Mind
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13. Simple in Appearance but Profound in Application
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14. If you Use a lot of Kicks, you should also Know their Counters
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15. It is Necesary to have an Element of Threat in Combat
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16. Counters against Formidable Muay Thai Knee Jabs
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17. Against Shoots, Against Throws, and Felling Opponents
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18. Learning Tantui Sequences 1, 2 and 3
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19. Learning Tantui Sequences 4, 5 and 6
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20. Learning Tantui Sequences 7, 8 and 9
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21. Learning Tantui Sequences 10, 11 and 12
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22. Applications of Single Spread and Breaking Lock
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23. Breaking Almost any Lock with the Breaking Lock Technique
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24. The Richness of Tantui Combat Applications
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25. Second Brother and White Horse
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26. An Effective Sequence against Boxers
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27. Three Harmonies in Tantui Combat Sequence One
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28. White Horse Returns Head
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29. Adjustments and Modifications in Varied Situations
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30. Effective Techniques against Boxers
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31. Combat Skills against Boxers
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32. Applying the Tactics of Covering and Chasing against Boxers
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33. The Unbelievable Effectiveness of Tantui Combat Sequence One
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34. Old Elephant Drops Tusk in Tantui Combat Sequence Two
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35. Rising Dragon Galloping Tiger
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36. Combing Sequences in Combat Training
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37. Importance of Skills in Applying Combat Sequences
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38. Some Effective Skills for Combat
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39. Three Rings Around Moon in Tantui Combat Sequence Three
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40. Applying Chin-Na and Countering Chin-Na
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41. Solo Performance to Enhance Combat Efficiency
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42. Simple in Solo Performance, Profound in Combat Application
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43. Counter against the Formidable Muay Thai Knee Jab
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44. Felling an Opponent without Throwing Him
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45. Tantui Combat Sequences One, Two and Three in Combat Application
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46. Chopping Firewood and Hook Thrust in Combat Sequences Three and Four
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47. The Technique of Double Spread in the Pattern Carry Moon in Bosom
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48. Reviewing Combat Sequences 4, 5 and 6 in Solo Practice and in Partner Combination
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49. Sounding the Bell to Handle Fast, Continuous Strikes
- 50. Using a Nail Kick to Counter a Whirlwind Kick
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51. Cloud Hand and Horn Punch against Chin-Na and Throat Strike
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52. A Little Jump as a Trick
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53. Striking your Opponent Before he Realizes with Shooting Spear at Yun Pavilion
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54. A Technique to Counter an Chin-Na or Gripping Attacks
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55. A Hand Technique to Counter any Hand Attacks and a Leg Technique to Counter any Low Kicks
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56. Amazing Combat Functions in Combat Sequences 7, 8 and 9
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57. Countering any Attacks and Tempting an Opponent into a Trap
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58. Continuous Attacks of Combat Sequence 10
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59. Pressing Attacks with Continuous Spring-Kicks
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60. Picture-Perfect Form in Planned Sequence of Pressing Attacks
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61. Two Sophisticated Felling Techniques in Combat Sequence 11
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62. Arresting Horse and Kicking Carriage
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63. Taming Tiger and Striking Rock
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64. Solo Practice of Combat Sequences 10, 11 and 12
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65. Using Tantui Patterns in Free Sparring, especially against Boxing
- 66. Questions and Answers, and Handling Kick-Boxing
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