Sticky Hands Training Wednesday 8th January 7.00pm to 8.30pm Ā£10.00
Most Karate styles are derived from the White Crane styles of Kung Fu from China, which heavily influenced practitioners of Okinawan and Japanese martial arts. It is important to study some of the correlations not only between White Crane Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and Karate, but also with the Bubishi.
One of the most significant correlations among many styles of martial arts is the Shaolin influence, which features distinct hand positions such as Tiger and Crane. These hand forms are found in various Kung Fu and Karate styles through the practice of kata or forms. These forms and kata are vital for understanding the art’s principles and functions. The Bubishi serves as an excellent source of information, featuring line drawings that illustrate two practitioners in combat using sticky hand drills while also demonstrating the application of these forms.
The White Crane system and its methodology are prominently represented in two distinct martial arts styles: Wing Chun Kung Fu (China) and Goju-Ryu Karate (Okinawa). The forms are closely connected to the Shaolin hand techniques and their deployment. Two such forms are Sui Nim Tao of Wing Chun and Tensho Kata of Goju. Both of these forms have deeply rooted fundamentals embedded in their structure, along with the principles and concepts of the art. The Sanshin kata also has its origins in White Crane Kung Fu. All three forms are practiced with minimal footwork, emphasizing strong stances, grounding, and a fluid upper body with various hand and arm positions to develop tactile sensitivity and explosive power.
Simplicity, combined with proper body positioning, good structural alignment, and mental focus, creates infinite possibilities in hand-to-hand combative situations. These skills are employed in both offensive and defensive actions, while the art of sensitivity training focuses on the ability to read an opponent’s intentions, leading to effective strategies. In Wing Chun, this practice is known as Chi Sau (Sticky Hands), whereas in Goju-Ryu Karate, it is referred to as Kake. The concepts and principles are similar, with Tegumi representing the art of controlling, striking, neutralizing, and trapping through hand drills.
In our training sessions, we will explore the connections and similarities among all three arts: White Crane, Wing Chun, Tensho, and Sanshin Kata.
These courses are run once a month starting on Wednesday 8th January 7.00pm to 8.30pm Ā£10.00 Ā
Istead Rise Community Worcester Cl, Istead Rise, Gravesend DA13 9LB
