One of the more unique fist forms I have played with
comes from Drunken forms in the Chinese arts. Popularized in the movies as
Drunken Fist Systems,
Or in modern WuShu competition.
But as I understand it while various systems may have
their drunken forms,
There is no Drunken fist system.
What I have found is a valuable unique striking tool.
The hand position as formed is akin to holding a cup
in your between
Your thumb and your forefinger.
And I have found out in my own research that
visualizing
That cup as being held between your fingers
Helps form a stronger fist formation.
Make a fist and hold it up like you were holding a cup
with one hand. Extend your index
finger into a hook shape, and position your thumb so that your index and thumb
make a "C"
You NOT striking with those two, thumb and forefinger.
What you are striking with is the last joint of the
index finger,
Keeping it aligned with your wrist.
What that does is make a very sharp striking position.
Capable of delivering a very sharp penetrating strike
To a vital point of your choosing.
Making it a most unexpected tool.
You do not have to study Drunken Boxing
To use this, It
just takes some first slow
Then more serious faster practice.
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