HOW TO CAPTURE AN OPPONENT'S WEAPON
Sifu Tim captures a saber from Sifu Jamie
What would you do if an opponent attacks you with a dagger? You can capture it! In kungfu terms this means you disarm him and take his weapon.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (1)
An opponent attempts to stab you.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (2)
An opponent attempts to thrust a dagger into you.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (3)
An opponent attempts to stab you.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (4)
An opponent attempts to stab you.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (5)
An opponent attempts to stab you.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (6)
An opponent attempts to stab you.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (7)
An opponent attempts to stab you.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (8)
An assailant grips your throat and points a dagger at your back.
Capturing an Opponent's Dagger (9)
An assailant locks your neck and points a dagger at your side.
Fundamental Attacks of a Sabre
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates some fundamental attacks of a saber. How would you counter these attacks?
Capturing an Opponent's Sabre (1)
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates how to capture an opponent's sabre
Capturing an Opponent's Sabre (2)
Sifu Tim captures the saber of Sifu Jamie.
Capturing an Opponent's Sabre (3)
Steve captures the saber of Dr. Damian.
Capturing an Opponent's Spear (1)
Sifu Tim captures a spear from Sifu Wuji.
Capturing an Opponent's Sabre (2)
Sifu Jamie captures a spear from Paul.
Fundamental Attacks of a Kuan Tou
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates some fundamental attacks of a Kuan Tou (Gyan Dao). The weapon used here is actually a Tai Tou (Da Dao), or Big Knife, which is similar to a Kuan Tou. Kuan Tou and Tai Tou are long, heavy weapons. How would you counter their attacks?
Capturing an Opponent's Kuan Tou (1)
Sifu Joshua captures a Kuan Tou from Sifu Jamie.
Capturing an Opponent's Kuan Tou (2)
Sifu Jamie captures a Kuan Tou from Sifu Joshua..
Finer Points of the Kuan Tou (1)
Grandmaster Wong surprises Sifu Jamie with a marvelous technique of the Kuan Tou.
Finer Points of the Kuan Tou (2)
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates an unexpected application of the tail of a Kuan Tou.
Capturing the Kuan Tou
Steve captures a Kuan Tou from Sifu Eugene.
Marvelous Counter against Capture
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates a marvelous counter against the capture.
Marvelous Technique Begets Marvelous Technique
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates a marvelous counter against Sifu Eugene's marvelous counter. Notice that Grandmaster Wong's knee tames Sifu Eugene's legs to prevent the latter from kicking up at the groin.
Capturing the Kuan Tou
Grandmaster Wong shows a marvelous way to capture a Kuan Tou.
Marvelous Counter against Capture
Sifu Jamie applies a similar technique to capture Grandmaster Wong's Kuan Tou.
Marvelous Technique Begets Marvelous Technique
Grandmaster Wong demonstrates a marvelous counter against Sifu Jamie's marvelous capture. The marvelous counter is even more impressive when its movement is so simple.
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