Video Clip Series: Sophisticated Footwork and Leg Techniques of Monkeys and Gorillas

SOPHISTICATED FOOTWORK AND LEG TECHNIQUES OF MONKEYS AND GORILLAS

Sifu Roland demonstrates some sophisticated leg techniques

Irrespective of whether they are Monkeys or Gorillas they are not only good at peach plucking, but also at footwork and leg techniques. A skillful Monkey or Gorilla can get you onto the ground and subdue you before you can realize what has happened. Some sophisticated footwork and leg techniques are shown in this video series.

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Deflecting, not Blocking, Opponent's Kicks

There are some fine points regarding how to deflect an opponent's powerful kick. He asks Sifu Roland to demonstrate the technique slowly so that others can see it more clearly. The application of this pattern, “White Monkey Catches Pig” is quite similar to that of “Plant Willow in Front of Camp”. Sifu Roland finishes the opponent with “Monkey Opens Coconut”.

Breaking your Arm or Trapping opponent's Leg

When an opponent kicks, it is important to have correct hand movement. If the movement is wrong, the exponent may have his arm broken by the kick. If performed correctly, he traps the opponent's leg giving him little or no chance to escape. Notice the elegance of the pattern, “White Monkey Catches Pig”.

Timing, Spacing and Precision

Here in detail is how to trap an opponent's sweeping kick. It is an excellent example of using minimum force against maximum strength, which calls for great skills in timing, spacing and precision. We have to be careful of the opponent's hands.

Using the Opponent's Kicking Momentum

Here in details is how to trap an opponent's sweeping kick. Notice that it is not a block, but a deflection according to the momentum of the attacker. In other words, when executed correctly, it does not matter even if the opponent's kick is powerful.

Scissor Leg Technique

Sifu Roland demonstrates some excellent footwork in felling and controlling an opponent. This pattern is called “Scissor Leg Technique”. Notice also how Sifu Roland covers himself giving no opportunities for the opponent to counter-strike.

Gentle and Graceful Execution of a Dangerous Technique

This is another excellent counter against an opponent's sweeping kick or knee jabs. It is called “Plant Willow in Front of Camp”. As Sifu Roland is skillful in control, the opponent's fall is gentle and graceful. It is not advisable for those without instructors to practice this technique on their own as the fall may cause serious injury to a training partner.

Controlling an Opponent with the Legs

Sifu Roland demonstrates felling an opponent with his legs using the pattern “Scissor Leg Technique”. He could break the opponent's leg while felling him. It is interesting to see that the opponent has difficult to escape even when Sifu Roland does not use his hands to control him.

Kicking the Opponent's Groin

This is a deadly technique, kicking the opponent's groin as he kicks. Of course, good timing and spacing are necessary. Sifu Roland could also follow up by felling and controlling the opponent on the ground.

Covering an Opponent Safely

Sifu Roland demonstrates the sophisticated techniques again, kicking the opponent's groin with “Yellow Bird Plays with Water”, and felling him onto the ground with “Felling Tree with Roots”. Even when the opponent is on the ground, you must ensure you have covered him safely to prevent sudden surprised attacks.

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