PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES

PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES

It is said that there four general techniques which apply to all styles: Kicking, striking, throwing, and controlling. Of course, kicking can involve tripping, in addition to foot and leg strikes. Striking refers to the blows from all areas of the body. ..head, hands, elbows, hips, shoulders, etc. Throwing refers to the techniques of wrestling, grappling, etc. which are used to down an opponent. Controlling is a general term which includes joint locks, tendon or muscle stretching (in a painful manner), striking of nerve points, and the obstruction of breath or blood flow.
These four general techniques should be demonstrated clearly during the performance of a form. In Chinese competition, the competitors receive deductions in points if they cannot express these fighting techniques clearly, superb performance of aerials and somersaults aside.