In part 4 of my series of videos introducing water boxing, we look at the joints. In water boxing, we say that when one thing moves, all things move. And when one thing stops, all things stop. Moving all the joints together is one of our fundamental principles. It’s also one of the reasons we generally train by moving slowly. Once your body starts to naturally move with the joints in sync, you can begin to move faster to further develop and apply the force that results from that synchronization.
Month: December 2020
Introduction to Water Boxing, Part 3
In part 3 of my series of videos introducing water boxing, we look at the three primary stances: the 60/40 stance, the 70/30 stance, and the 90/10 stance. The reason why I use this terminology for the stances is because probably the most important thing to practice in the beginning is the weight distribution. From there, you can better adjust for the proper length, height, and width, as well as engage the use of the kwa (hips), all of which will enable you to use the stances in a dynamic and more combat-oriented way.
Introduction to Water Boxing, Part 2
In part 2 of my series of videos introducing water boxing, we continue to focus on the importance of structure by analyzing another movement in Zhu Ji. Regardless of your style, you should always pay attention to contact points and the structure underpinning those points.
Introduction to Water Boxing, Part 1
When people see me perform the opening movement of water boxing’s foundational form, Zhu Ji, one of the most common questions/comments they have is why I keep my palms out (away from my body) rather than down (toward my body) when I lift my arms overhead. Virtually all tai chi and even some water boxing practitioners practice their forms’ opening movements with their palms down when lifting their arms. In this video (the first in a series I’ll be doing to introduce water boxing), I explain one of the main reasons I practice and teach the movement this way, using this movement as an introduction to water boxing.