Since this seems to be an interesting topic I thought Id throw this out for discussion on a new thread.
I like Leaping Crane a lot but I do have some concerns about the first couple of moves. When attacked I think it would be very difficult for the average Joe to comprehend the type of attack and leap off to the side, kick, etc... doing the technique. At the start of a confrontation considering the stress factor I think it might be asking a lot to pull this out of your bag of tricks. Along this line of thinking who can tell the difference between a straight or round house punch??? Makes a huge difference in the technique from what I found.
I think the initial move of any technique needs to be simple and to the point...the KISS rule. This will keep down on any confussion from having to decide from the countless possibilities that exist. Once the attack has been defended then a couple of moves down the road if we see the oppotunity, work the leap to the back. (When I say leap, I was taught this was actually a step into a kick, in other words do not hit the complete balance point, it is not a one legged stance!)
I have no problem with complexity but there is a time and place for it. The beginning is not considering you are reacting and therefore playing catch up with the opponent.
Those of you who have pulled this move off during sparring Id expecially like your input.
OK let me have it!
John
I like Leaping Crane a lot but I do have some concerns about the first couple of moves. When attacked I think it would be very difficult for the average Joe to comprehend the type of attack and leap off to the side, kick, etc... doing the technique. At the start of a confrontation considering the stress factor I think it might be asking a lot to pull this out of your bag of tricks. Along this line of thinking who can tell the difference between a straight or round house punch??? Makes a huge difference in the technique from what I found.
I think the initial move of any technique needs to be simple and to the point...the KISS rule. This will keep down on any confussion from having to decide from the countless possibilities that exist. Once the attack has been defended then a couple of moves down the road if we see the oppotunity, work the leap to the back. (When I say leap, I was taught this was actually a step into a kick, in other words do not hit the complete balance point, it is not a one legged stance!)
I have no problem with complexity but there is a time and place for it. The beginning is not considering you are reacting and therefore playing catch up with the opponent.
Those of you who have pulled this move off during sparring Id expecially like your input.
OK let me have it!
John