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03-19-2006, 2:07 PM BruiseJ2000 Joined on 02-14-2006 Posts 5 Different styles...similar conclusions Before starting Wing Chun I had the opportunity of training in the art of Escrima. (stick fighting martial system of the philippines). I was always told that the stick was an extension of our limbs and what we did with a stick, we could also do empty handed. I see this more to be true now that I have had the opportunity to train within our family.<br> Theories of attacking the center, controlling the bridge, trapping, counter-attacking...these were all taught to us but more subconsiously. With that I mean...they were not written or taught to us directly, but indirectly. Looking back at our stances, strikes, traps...I can see the concepts taught to us in wing chun. I guess as Bruce Lee said...we are all human, and we all fight the same way (paraphrased off-course).<br> I really believe that all martial systems approach things a little differently but all lead to the same conclusion...Self-preservation and efficiency of motion. I don't believe that any one style is superior than another.<br> Just thought I'd share my observations. Jay    Report

03-20-2006, 2:43 PM pete Joined on 02-11-2006 Posts 44 Re: Different styles...similar conclusions Jay, escrima is a great art. I had a chance to workout with Sonny Umpad in Oakland 14 years ago. Line, angles concepts arevery similar to Wing Chun. I do like the way they attack the limbs though... its a great progression from the limb to the body... I know Dave McKinnon does Escrima as well.... he could be a good source to talk shop with... I'd love to hear more about your perceptions and how Escrima approaches things... its great stuff! Pete    Report

03-20-2006, 5:46 PM najoha75 Joined on 02-10-2006 San Diego, CA, USA Posts 35 Re: Different styles...similar conclusions Oh... I studied Okinawan Karate for seven years way back when... emphasis was on attacking whatever was attacking... you punch, I punch your fist and break your hand.  There was much conditioning and much "hard qigong" (Zen Buddhist stuff).  I remember this practice called San Chin.  I would perform the meditative form while my teacher beat my legs and arms with a bokken.  I was aware, but never bruised and never felt pain... nor could he uproot me, even with a firm sidekick to the chest.  My Sensei would perform San Chin and let his senior students break baseball bats over his shins and forearms.  He creeped me out when he would practice that.  He performed barefoot on broken glass once too.  San Chin was one of the coolest things in my Karate training.  Oh... but I was writing about hitting hits.  It was very effective, because my Okinawan Karate also emphasizes relaxed movement becoming hard at the moment of impact, so intercepting a punch with a punch is like smashing a relaxed hand with a sledgehammer!  Very effective!    Report

03-20-2006, 8:54 PM ReneNg Joined on 02-11-2006 Posts 51 Re: Different styles...similar conclusions Er... only one thing I can say about that... OUCH !!    Report

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