Bench Kungfu! (video)

[Bajifan]

A pretty hardcore bench form :

[NightOwl]

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.

[bushido_man96]

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?

[Bajifan]

Yeah, I assume he's demonstrating his Iron Head skill

[TigerCrane]

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.

[Comfy Chair]

The hit yourself in the face with a bench portion seems somewhat counterproductive.

[bushido_man96]

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.

[boyo1991]

lol, lets hit myself on the head, see what we accomplish!