In my lineage, WT, one of our principal goals is to make our hands, body and even our stance "springy" and elastic. As people begin to get pretty good, this elasticiy allows them to more effectively yield and absorb an attack and then spring back forward when the attack is dissolved. The analogy oftern used is to become flexible and springy like a piece of rattan or bamboo. It bends when pressed, then snaps out when released.
Well, my training partner is really beginning to get it down. Last night he was on top of his game. I not only couldn't touch him in chi sau, but almost every time he touched me it hurt! I don't mean the strikes either. He controlled those quite nicely. I mean every little pak-sau and grab stung like being snapped with a piece of rubber tubing. My hands were heavy and slow by contrast. A couple of times, when we broke for a moment, I had to stop and rub my arms. I had visible red marks... figerprints in one case... on my forearms and wrists. It hurt, but I really had to complement him on what I call his "stinging hands". I've experienced it before, but only with very high level Sifus of "master" grade. Now, if I can only lighten up and get to that level myself.
How about you guys... have you encountered this sort of "stinging hands" sensation?
Well, my training partner is really beginning to get it down. Last night he was on top of his game. I not only couldn't touch him in chi sau, but almost every time he touched me it hurt! I don't mean the strikes either. He controlled those quite nicely. I mean every little pak-sau and grab stung like being snapped with a piece of rubber tubing. My hands were heavy and slow by contrast. A couple of times, when we broke for a moment, I had to stop and rub my arms. I had visible red marks... figerprints in one case... on my forearms and wrists. It hurt, but I really had to complement him on what I call his "stinging hands". I've experienced it before, but only with very high level Sifus of "master" grade. Now, if I can only lighten up and get to that level myself.
How about you guys... have you encountered this sort of "stinging hands" sensation?