tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post8388198960256804445..comments2023-06-29T02:36:52.716-07:00Comments on Diary of a Martial Artist: Chinese heritage of Tang Soo DoLittlefairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13246280876114510291noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post-66948243664567107452009-03-24T06:29:00.000-07:002009-03-24T06:29:00.000-07:00Potted history of Korean Martial arts prior to Jap...Potted history of Korean Martial arts prior to Japanese occupation.<BR/><BR/>http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85996Littlefairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246280876114510291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post-81866590935909104492009-03-19T12:24:00.000-07:002009-03-19T12:24:00.000-07:00Hm. I really don't know much about kung fu forms o...Hm. I really don't know much about kung fu forms or their fundamental principles of movement, evasion or power generation. I'm sure there are plenty of 'hidden' martial applications in there...!Littlefairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246280876114510291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346142069319971177.post-39363476943656660202009-03-19T04:30:00.000-07:002009-03-19T04:30:00.000-07:00I was fascinated by the video! Though I recognised...I was fascinated by the video! Though I recognised some of the blocks and strikes as being similar to karate the whole performance was much more flowing and 'dance' like than in a karate kata. I'm sure there was a bit of ballet and gymnastics in there too! However, though it was aesthetically pleasing to watch I didn't get the impression that the 'performer' would do much damage to his opponent - it didn't seem very snappy or powerful in the video. Is this typical of a kung fu kata or is this particular example intended to be a performance kata only? <BR/><BR/>NB. I'm just jealous - I'd love to be able to do those high quicks and flowing movements.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.com