I agree to this, but I think a lot of people try to make it more than it is. Sometimes, less is more, I have this opinion about most things. Maybe I'm wrong but then again it wouldn't be the first time, but I'm never claiming to have ultimate knowledge. I just try to be honest.
I agree totally and I stick to that even more today then I did when younger, im getting to old for theatricals I keep it real.
Also to mention, Buk Sing originally had three hand forms, my teacher forgot two of them and we never learned the one he remembered until we rose up through the ranks (e.g. basically completed the system). We did however learn one of the short "combat forms" which is closer to the side of shadow boxing (but still not) than a traditional hand form. The good thing about this one is there are no exaggerated movements for any of the techniques, so one particular thing it trains you is how to chain movements together. Obviously it's not necessary but in terms of teaching a beginner or a young kid how to "move stylistically," it's not too bad. I like foundational/structure building forms like Sanchin/San Zhan, the Hakka stuff you find in Lung Ying/SPM, and I guess I like some Hung Ga stuff despite this Sharif Bey situation. However, building foundation and isometric exercises, dynamic tension etc. don't actually develop fighting skills. Cheers -Marcus
re-reading some of this, so amusing... "no evidence" I have trained any fighters? [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUxLI9ktnsg"]Sifu David Ross Basics Win Fights - YouTube[/ame] https://www.facebook.com/davidrossNY/media_set?set=a.10201146311060397.1073741837.1848336234&type=3 nope, none at all....
