oragami_itto wrote:I think there's a bit of a problem with characterizing those as a combination.
I look at the forms atomically, any given sequence of movements within it can be broken down into many different individual movements that each have a martial application on their own.
Sure you can look at them flowing into each other in the set sequence and conceivably use them in that sequence, but what are the odds that an opponent is going to respond in the precise way that makes that sequence work? Slim to none. What happens when you train that sequence assuming they'll respond that way and they do something different? You drop the beat, lose the rhythm.
Right. However, if one looks at the form as concepts/
energies rather than techniques/combos, their actions become virtually endless.
Excerpt from "
Tai Chi Chuan: Four Essential Actions - The Essence of Tai Chi:"
Kung Fu Crazy on April 1S1ip0o, i0sfr2ce9013 wrote:The “Eight Energies” (4 corners + 4 directions = 8 energies) are not techniques (although they become techniques in application), they are methods of generating power and/or principles of movement.
The Four Essential Actions/ Directions (Si Zheng) are the four primary methods of generating force (up, backward, outward and down). They are done in specific directions. These are the essence of “grasp sparrows/ birds tail” The actions are carried out in the “corners” as well.
Grasp Birds Tail is the solo practice method of Four Essential Actions.
1. Peng - Upward, moving, expanding, light, ward off, energy rising {opposite of An}
2. Lu - Rollback, absorbing, magnetic, yielding, sticking, adhering, coiling, energy moving to the rear {opposite of Ji}
3. Ji - Outward projecting, pressing, energy moving forward, {opposite of Lu}.
4. An - Downward, push, heavy, sinking, energy moving downward, {opposite of Peng}.
windwalker wrote:4 fundamental movements the style is built on practiced in a verity of ways, with 4 secondary.
Just as in boxing These SIX (6) basic BOXING PUNCHES--jab, cross, lead hook, rear hook, lead uppercut, rear uppercut--form the foundation of boxing.
Combos arise out of the practices, allowing a free flow of movement able to adapt as needed.
Yes.
Excerpt from "
Applications of twist, deflect, step, parry, punch, close, push:"
At 1:18, "Part of this technique is simply
bringing my weight onto the left side. He punches, twist step deflect down."
3 moves combo:
1. A level changes
(an) and brings weight to back foot
(lu), drawing B's jab
(yin).
2. A jabs
(peng) to control center line and draws B's right cross
(yin).
3. A steps left
(yield) changing the center line (positioning) and issues
(fa) straight right
(ji).
Note that jabs are not "blocked" (as in the OP). The concept of push hands/chi sao without touching—which works in the ring, as well as the street.