count wrote:I disagree Graham, The hsing-i guy is clearly demonstrating hsing-i power with crisp, clean sword technique. His 6 harmonies are perfect in every movement. As a teacher, you must see that, even if you couldn't do it yourself.
Hi Count,
I agree that he's pretty good - nice and clean, good co-ordination and timing, etc. I'm not debating that.
What I'm really talking about is his stance change to gong bu - bow stance all the time and the general use of what look like pure Shaolin stances to me. What I don't understand is why he's not looking like XingYi anymore just because he's got a sword in his hand?
You have to admit that this performance looks nothing like XingYi done barehand. Or does it look the same to you?
For example:
XingYi done barehand:
G