Everyone played Rock-paper-scissors when they were kids. We had a brief discussion of this via this blog – Magic of 3. Rock-paper-scissors can be applied in martial arts to illustrate the concept of “Every technique has a theoretical counter. However,
Adding shadows to a drawing
We all learn to draw as a child via outlines – stick man, tree, sun etc. Of course some of us never grow out of that phase. At a certain stage, some notices a lot more details and then eventually
The ‘extras’ advantage
In the old days, some sifu try to differentiate students into the inside circle vs the general public. I detest that kind of mentality. As a teacher, it is your duty to try your best in helping your student improve
Timing
5 character verse (五字訣) is an important poem that attempt to explain the combat and training strategy of LHBF. The following is just a small section: 剛在他力前.柔乘他力後 Be strong before your opponent is ready but absorb and deflect if the