johnwang wrote:
If you train the 1st or the 2nd drill in this clip, will you train it in 1 step? 2 steps? or 3 steps as shown here? Do you think when you use this 1,2,3 combo, your opponent's hook punch may give you some trouble (one of my favor move against straight punches)?
Hmm, of course with all the usual caveats about everything depending on the circumstances, you could use this to pull down/deflect hook punches as well, depending on position/timing. The beginning part of the following video link shows this in relation to an opponent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwyTQCfjObQ&feature=related. Also, note the positioning (outside), the fact you've used this to enter in real close and you also have plenty of other options available (some of which you can see cycled through rapidly in the above clip).
I agree with drills like discussed in this thread being awesome. I think it's the reason Baji training really clicked for me. Also, why I find Xingiquan training so interesting. You can isolate these from any style really, but there's something to be said for styles built around the concept.