This is considered one of the four "core" or "pure" Pak Mei forms, along with Jik Bo, Sup Baat Mor Kiu and Maang Fu Chuet Lam. I agree, it's a very practical set. True story, one of the only times I've ever knockedd someone out cold, was with a double-handed push to the chest (sueng jueng). I pushed him and the back of his head hit the driver side window of his truck, and he was out. Pushing is a legit martial skill, imo.
I noticed your empty handed forms use fencing parry #6 a lot, also 5. Torquing to the point of contact with the radius tends to be faster for most people. Some old fencing masters (Venetians) recommended intercepting with the true edge of the sword (ulna/pinky side) because they found it safer (structurally I believe), but Chinese martial arts tends to ignore that aspect in most cases. Even modern fencing uses mostly supinated parries (for speed), except sabre. Wing Chun is the same way, emphasizing speed. Are there times when you find intercepting with the back edge (radius/thumb side) less desirable, regardless of speed?
Yes, there are times when using the back edge to intercept feels awkward, and the, as you say "true edge", feels much more natural and controlled (and therefore faster). I know there's a lot of conversation and critism involving edge-on-edge blocks, parries and interceptions, but as someone who fences in multiple styles of swordsmanship frequently.... in the moment, you'll do whatever you need to do to avoid being cut.
Great looking form with SO MUCH combat application.
Thank you for watching! Yes, "9-Step Push" has some excellent applications both on the surface and buried deeper within the form.
Crisp and great light springs from the root. Great foundation
Thank you very much!
Enjoyed the action, I love watching Bak Mei done properly.
Thank you, sir! More Pak Mei material coming soon, including "Saam Mun Choi" and Kwan Dao.
Thank you for watching! 🙏
Good.. this is mind boggling mate 🎉
Thank you for watching!! 🙏🙏🙏
Nice. Solid root, no flowers, cleanly formed structures, good focus and whole body power. Well done.
Thank you for watching and your kind words, very much appreciated! 🙏🙏🙏
I never learned any Pak Mei, but I really like this routine. I've always thought it looks practical and effective.
This is considered one of the four "core" or "pure" Pak Mei forms, along with Jik Bo, Sup Baat Mor Kiu and Maang Fu Chuet Lam.
I agree, it's a very practical set. True story, one of the only times I've ever knockedd someone out cold, was with a double-handed push to the chest (sueng jueng). I pushed him and the back of his head hit the driver side window of his truck, and he was out.
Pushing is a legit martial skill, imo.
Thanks!
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I noticed your empty handed forms use fencing parry #6 a lot, also 5. Torquing to the point of contact with the radius tends to be faster for most people. Some old fencing masters (Venetians) recommended intercepting with the true edge of the sword (ulna/pinky side) because they found it safer (structurally I believe), but Chinese martial arts tends to ignore that aspect in most cases. Even modern fencing uses mostly supinated parries (for speed), except sabre. Wing Chun is the same way, emphasizing speed. Are there times when you find intercepting with the back edge (radius/thumb side) less desirable, regardless of speed?
Yes, there are times when using the back edge to intercept feels awkward, and the, as you say "true edge", feels much more natural and controlled (and therefore faster).
I know there's a lot of conversation and critism involving edge-on-edge blocks, parries and interceptions, but as someone who fences in multiple styles of swordsmanship frequently.... in the moment, you'll do whatever you need to do to avoid being cut.