yeniseri wrote:I am not convinced that it is even a valid expression of skill!
Agree! If you can't use Peng Jin to kill your opponent, what's the value of training it? Why don't you just spend your training time to develop a powerful punch that can knock down your opponent if you need? Peng is push but Peng + foot scoop = throw.
No dependable finish move = no MA skill
There is a very important long fist training. You stand in a bow-arrow stance and punch one arm out. Your opponent uses his hand to push your forearm side way. If his push can make your
- elbow joint to bend, or shoulder joint to bend, you don't have Peng Jin.
- whole body to move side way, you have Peng Jin.
Even when a boxer punches on heavy bag, if the counter force can cause his
- arm to bend, he doesn't have Peng Jin.
- whole body to bounce back, he has Peng Jin.
To function the whole body as one unit and not to collapse on your joints is trained in all MA styles.