Todays session was all about finding the trap from the jab. Again trapping is something that just happens and isn't something to look for as such. It comes out of hitting and you can see it loads in Thai boxing, boxing and MMA it just doesn't look like the stereotypical wing chun trapping we are used to seeing.
Trapping requires sensitivity, connection and awareness/alertness to "feel" what your partner is doing so you can respond. All you are doing is getting a barrier out the way so you can hit them! It doesn't have to be moved much... just enough!
Trapping off the jab (Pak):
1) Static trap: use your rear hand to pak (push partners rear arm down and towards then pushing near their elbow), step in and straight punch with lead hand. Partner catches/parries on centre line (forward pressure). Ton Sao (open hand and pull you arm slightly out and back) and straight hit with rear hand. Then use the hand you just punched with to pak/splap down on partners forearm, sliding forward again to close the distance further (trapping other arm with your elbow) and straight punch again with lead hand. (easier to watch than describe!)
2) Split entry off Jab: Split entry (on inside line) Use rear hand to pak jabbing arm out the way, roll your split entry jab hand under their arm and then go into lead straight punch. continue trapping flow as above.
3) Parry/eye swipe (outside line): Parry jab with rear hand, lead hand goes under your parry hand and swipes across. This does 2 things - off sets partner (your forearm is hitting their arm with forward pressure) and your hand is trying to swipe eyes. The motion is identical to an inside sweep and checking hand follow up from stick work. Then use rear hand to pak their jabbing arm and go into straight lead punch and then straight back to trapping flow as above.
4) Catch cross off jab: partner jabs, you catch and then reply with same hand cross. they catch/parry on centreline. Simultaneously step forward so you are putting pressure on their lead leg and use your LEAD and to pak their blocking arm (whipping the hand they blocked the opposite way in a scissor motion to potentially damage their hand/fingers). use the pak to jam their arm against their body. follow up with a hammer fist/chop[ to the neck. then pak down with your chopping hand onto the arm you have wedged against their body and use lead hand to straight punch. keep forward pressure going. partners lead leg should be jammed up and off balance so can sweep easier.
We then flowed with all 4 types of trap off the jab. So we had options if we stayed on centre line, went on the inside line (split entry), outside line (parry swipe) or of a cross and crashing in.
5) Off jab when the block is wild and pushes you past centre line: Pak the jab and straight punch. Partner pushes punch past centre line. Roll elbow over their blocking arm and back fist their face (use rear and to grab and control wrist). then use both hands to thumb the eyes, grab head (reaching past them pulling back towards you), drop your body and bring their head down to the top of your head. follow up with a rear knee and lead elbow.
Knife flow:
Off the 5 angles of attack:
A1, (right lead) block with blade of arm and simultaneous jab to throat. lead/jab hand scoop knife arm down and in, control elbow and use forearm to wedge their knife arm while striking at eyes. move off line and push knife arm away.
A2. (left lead) block with blade of arm and simultaneous jab to throat, lead hand swipe knife arm down and in. use rear hand to slap them in face hard to turn head, chop at neck while moving off line, control elbow and push away.
A3 same as A1 but blocking arm pointing down.
A4 same as A2 but blocking arm pointing down.
A5 same as A3
Keep contact at all times, keep off line and your body away, control distance.
As always tricky to explain but feel free to let me know what I have missed
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