Perspectives Pictet

Master Su discusses observing the opponent and taking advantage of what he gives you. The practitioner must keep a flexible mindset that is aware of the possibilities. Limited thinking and limited approaches to the martial interaction should be avoided. In a practical demonstration, Master Su also demonstrates how contact increases speed and how this has an effect on training. The clip starts with "tatakau ishiki" (fighting consciousness). I have broadened this somewhat to "Martial...

Here, Master Su shows another evolution of the "Opening Consistent Method" material. In our example, the opponent has anticipated an approach to the side, and also sees that the practitioner is trying to get him to lift up. The opponent sinks down, and so cannot easily be popped up. Master Su demonstrates a way of responding. This response evolves to include the possibility of a lock/submission hold. Master Su gives the EOE perspective on submissions, which is, to the best of my...

Master Su demonstrates more EOE crossing. Here the crossing method demonstrated is an evolution of the traditional Hsing Yi Quan "Horse Fist/Form." Horse incorporates good tactics for destroying an opponent's guard and striking, while not allowing the opponent to strike back. This is classic EOE "Crossing Methods" thinking - from Hsing Yi Quan: "Strike, without allowing the opponent to strike." Crossing allows for protection and defense, simultaneously. EOE sees an either/or choice of...

Master Su is asked by a student how to handle low kicks. Master Su offers various alternatives, based in understanding the distance between yourself and the opponent. He demonstrates different things to do with the legs so as to protect the self. A core belief of EOE, as I understand it, is demonstrated - fighting carries risks and you cannot expect to escape injury. Nevertheless, awareness allows you to lessen injury to the self. Skill combined with awareness allows you to survive. This...

Master Su covers two variations to the basic Consistent Method that flows from Opening Movement (see my other earlier videos for the development of this movement). Here he shows an alternative for when you can't reach with your own leg beyond the opponent's far foot. Another alternative is demonstrated, which arises when the opponent's back arm is farther to the side, perhaps because he anticipates your approach on the open side. The video ends with a throw which is illustrative of...

After instructing on use of the hands, and demonstrating various EOE Consistent Methods (see other videos on "whip hands," etc., from this same seminar) Master Su discusses some more details about "coiling hands" / "shuttle palm" / "push hands" and related material. Generally with a coiling palm there are only two options (up/down, left/right, etc.). Master Su demonstrates a few ways the options can be used. Then he expands the material to demonstrate how the same principle applies to...

In this clip, Master Su shows another consistent method. Building from the opening ("whip hands") 3-point cross (see previous videos), we consistently apply the principle of opening, leading to a throw. The question of how to enter - how to get around the opponent's arms - is discussed, with various options presented. The meaning of the EOE "Consistent Method" will be discussed more directly in an upcoming video. This video presents another depiction of an EOE "Consistent Method." I...

Here, Master Su Dong Chen demonstrates variations on material developed out of the "Application of Opening/Outside Movement ("Whip Hands") - Consistent Method" video clip posted prior to this one. This part of the seminar was after developing outside movement power - the quickness, snap and "towel-like" feel that the arms and hands need. Following the first "Consistent Method" application (again, refer to the previously posted video), here we follow the training as it moves into a very...

Here Master Su discusses "don't end it prematurely." My translation at the time definitely didn't convey everything Master Su was saying. The most important part I did not clarify was Master Su's saying that we shouldn't "jump to the end." While not stated in the video, in martial arts, throws are ending moves. In EOE thinking, after throwing we might kick or stomp on a person, but we would not be concerned to strike them. It should not be necessary. Master Su also demonstrates the basics...

After developing "Whipping Hands" striking power (not a technically accurate description of the technique, from the EOE point of view), as seen in other clips from this seminar, Master Su leads students through a consistent application of the principle behind the movement. Students are walked through the entire expression of the opening/outside movement. "Consistent Method" is the EOE term for this approach. A "Consistent Method" is one where the movement principal is used throughout the...