Open Hand Basics - Part 1 Of 2
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Open Hand Basics: Part 1 of 2
Introduction
The Teet Lung Pai System at Clear's Silat Schools weaves together a fascinating fusion of Pentjak and Kuntao Silat, Tai Chi, Shaolin Chuan Kung-Fu, Hsing-I, and Paqua. Despite their diverse origins and techniques, they all share a unified concept: the open hand. This article explores the advantages of open hand strikes and highlights five distinct striking techniques used across different martial arts styles.
Strike Techniques
1. Whipping Hits
These are prominent in South Javanese Silat, Monkey style, and some forms of Tai Chi. This technique, known as Chi-Petjuts, delivers rapid and powerful strikes.
2. Arm-Weighted Slaps
Utilizing arm weight from the elbow or shoulder, this is a common method in Wing Chun, Choy Li Fut, Praying Mantis, Tiger style, Tjimande, and Tjikalung. It reflects the familiar motion of a slap, enhanced for martial effectiveness.
3. Open Hand Striking with Waist Power
Incorporating waist movements amplifies the power behind strikes. This technique is employed across all the aforementioned styles, enhancing force and speed.
4. Whole Body Power Strikes
This method is notable in Hsing-I, Paqua, Tai Chi, Tibetan systems, Drunken Style, Kilap, Kilat, Pukolan, and Tjimande, where the practitioner channels full body strength into each strike.
5. Internal Power Hitting
Harnessing internal energy elevates the effectiveness and precision of open hand strikes across multiple styles.
Advantages of Open Hand Techniques
The open hand approach provides significant benefits over fist techniques. These strikes are generally faster, cover more surface area, and deliver enhanced knock-out power due to their shock transmission capabilities. They can seamlessly transition into grabs, finger pokes, or fists, offering greater versatility in defense and offense.
Unlike fists, which are prone to injury against hard surfaces, open hands contour around them, distributing force more effectively. Practitioners often test these techniques on boards, bricks, and striking pads to hone their power and precision. While fists aren't inherently weak, the adaptability of open hands often proves superior in various martial contexts.
Mastering the Whip
The whip hand technique is prevalent in many Silat forms, like Kuntao, Chi-Petjut, and Madi, as well as Tai Chi. In the U.S., Master Guy Savelli is renowned for refining this method. His whip strikes can disrupt an opponent's nervous system so profoundly that it causes blurred vision. Fully leveraging body power could have devastating consequences.
Outstanding instructors in the Monkey form include Si Tai Gung Tyrone Jackson and Ba Pak Willem de Thouars, known for their expertise in long-range and rapid-fire strikes, respectively.
Kuntao and its Influences
Kuntao, a form of Kung-Fu practiced in Indonesia and Malaysia, encompasses over 250 styles. Over time, exposure to Silat has blended these styles, leading to what is often called Kuntao Silat. This fusion is especially common in Java and Bali, where the systems are often viewed interchangeably.
Techniques Across Styles
Slap Techniques
Chinese and Indonesian styles frequently utilize arm-weighted slaps. Examples include:
- Wing Chun: Tan Sao with press down.
- Praying Mantis: Wu Sao followed by a punch.
- Tiger Style: Arm-wrapping techniques.
- Tjimande: Incorporates passing techniques.
- Tjikalong: Features cross grab and underarm elbow breaks.
Stay tuned for "Open Hand Basics - Part 2."
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