March 23, 200719 yr I think bench fighting is a good example of how MA's can adapt to their environment. Just like today, a lot of fights happened in taverns, and the thin bench used in these forms was often used for seating in china. Thus someone decided that it'd be a good idea to use them as a weapon, and the bench move set was created. Of course it is mostly for show now, but it reminds me of how the Okinawans incorporated farming tools into their training. Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft. ~Theodore Roosevelt
March 23, 200719 yr Very cool. Reminds me of some scenes from some Jackie Chan movies. It is a very unique form. Was he conking himself on the head with that bench, though? https://www.haysgym.com http://www.sunyis.com/ https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
March 23, 200719 yr Heh, let's see how his bench-fighting techniques fare against my Tiger Crane style!LoL... he could probably beat the crap out of me. Gong Kiu, Yau Kiu, Bik Kiu, Jik Kiu, Fun Kiu, Ding Kiu, Chieun Kiu, Tai Kiu, Lau Kiu, Wan Kiu, Jai Kiu, Deng Kiu.
April 3, 200719 yr The hit yourself in the face with a bench portion seems somewhat counterproductive.
April 3, 200719 yr The hit yourself in the face with a bench portion seems somewhat counterproductive.I kind of thought the same thing. However, there could be a reason. Head conditioning for head butting, I guess. https://www.haysgym.com http://www.sunyis.com/ https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
April 6, 200719 yr lol, lets hit myself on the head, see what we accomplish! "ok, well i must warn you, im an orange belt on karateforums!"
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