Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Chinese Swordsmanship/ Jian Fa - 步法歌 Song of Footwork

Chinese Swordsmanship/ Jian Fa -  步法歌 Song of Footwork  

Stepping correctly functions to maneuver one to an advantageous position, not to neutralize. 

Steps are hidden as part of the entire movement, as part of a deflection or cut. This is achieved by the waist commanding the entire body as one unified whole, the spine turning as a steel column. 

The legs are for changing one’s position, turn the waist to neutralize and enter. With training, the legs and waist become as one. ~ Scott M. Rodell

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