This is a
demonstration of the fundamental form Sam Bo Gin of Chu Gar Gao by Chen Jian
Ming Sifu. This particular Sifu is from Huizhou the home town of Lao Sui. I was
lucky enough to attend the opening of the Wu Guan in Huizhou, with Sifu Roger
D. Hagood (RDH) and train at the Wu Guan
for around a year.
One
interesting point to note is that in comparison to Ip Shui's Chow Gar: the Chu
Gar Bil Jee is performed functionally with an explosive action. Whilst In Ip
Shui’s system the fingers are opened slowly.
Bil Jee or
finger thrust is an extremely effective technique, especially when in
combination with other techniques. An opponent can be forced to commit to
defend a strong punch, once contact is made the fingers explode open to attack
vulnerable targets such as the eyes.
The extra
distance needed for the Bil Jee can be obtained by:
Straightening
the arm: the punch should always have a little in reserve, allowing extension
for Bil Jee
Relaxing and
rolling the shoulders forward
Use of quick
footwork such the advance step
A common
fault with Mantis students is that they have energy locked in the shoulders,
elbow or wrist joints and the energy doesn't reach the finger tips. So when
practising striking, the Mantis player should try to be aware of the importance
of relaxation and projecting energy forwards
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