by johnwang on Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:24 pm
Metal - use strike to hurt opponent's punching arm and kicking leg.
Wood - use long range kick/punch to attack.
Water - spin your body when respond to your opponent's attack.
Fire - use quick footwork to move around fast.
Earth - move in like a tank with strong defense.
I don't understand why the Xing Yi system does not include:
- hook punch.
- overhand.
- back fist.
- hammer fist.
- spiral punch.
- ...
Is it because 5 is the magic number? Anything that's more than 5 cannot be supported by the 5 elements theory?
Also, why Xing Yi 5 elements only address punch? Should Xing Yi 5 elements also address kick as well?
- Pi Quan can be used to counter Beng Quan. Inside crescent kick can be used to counter front kick.
- Pi Quan can easily change into Zuan Quan. Hook kick can easily change into roundhouse kick.
- ...
What's your opinion on this?
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johnwang on Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:16 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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