Unveiling the Power Within: Mastering Form in Bajiquan

This podcast tackles a common frustration for beginners - feeling powerless despite seemingly correct moves in Bajiquan. The secret lies in achieving stable form, likened to the balance of a Chinese character. By focusing on form, transitioning with explosiveness, and maintaining control, practitioners can unleash their inner Bajiquan warrior.
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[@peacedanger3247]

Thanks for the lecture

[@bajiquan.online]

Most welcome!

[@kenken8765]

I still feel that I lack maintaining control when practicing single moves on my punching bag with an intent of attack. Last year when practicing them, I'd exert force and end up feeling in a too unstable footing and barely hitting the target with any noticeable power. It has become a bit more stable now and I can put out more power but mistakes are being made still. I think my legs got stronger and I've been doing a somewhat funny way of stance training whenever I'm taking the train. I just do Ma Bu discreetly by standing still upright but my feet are placed in the proper position, my toes gripping the floor, and very very slightly bending the knees just to put weight on the legs. The other thing is to not hold on to anything. I now seem unaffected by the train's movements, unless it need to turn sideways a bit and that unbalances me. Maybe I should also slow down during bag practice to get better form. Also in attempt of doing a combo I devised (the stomp/long jumper preparation from Houda Ding Zhou to propel a Cheng Chui further) in sparring. I did that twice or 3 times then I noticed that my leg hurt a bit after practice. Is that normal? Or is it just that kind of move is a bit taxing on the legs since you put your weight on one leg to propel yourself forward in a very sudden manner (and should not be done multiple times)? I had to massage it and rest for 2 days after that.

[@bajiquan.online]

You shouldn’t feel discomfort when using stomping if done properly. Never stomp with Cheng Chui. Otherwise it’s not a Cheng Chui. Do more basic stances will help with balance. These things improve with time.