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Originally Posted by wmks shogun  That is GREAT MartialMan!
I am surprised that only one person suggested the 'chambering hand is not empty' and that was a CMA person. I was always taught that the chambering hand had someone's arm/clothes/head/leg/etc. in it, this pulling them into the punch and increasing the force. Many of the forms have applications which directly relate to the concept of the chambered arm holding onto someone's limb(s). This applies to so-called blocks as well. |
I've seen many karateka schools train this technique. Unfortunately, most times it is so watered down that it is useless. The hips MUST move and there MUST be a push/pull action with the limbs for these type of techniques to be effective. If the hips aren't engaged in the process then it is just hallow body movements that don't mean anything. Might as well just dance with your oppponent...of course that takes hips too! LOL It is nice to see that some people are still teaching how it should be done. I still have grave doubts about the OP's teacher though, if he heard his instructor correctly.