Basic 1-2 Entry Class Highlights with Piercing Palm in Bagua Kuntao Silat

This short class highlight video provides needed instruction on the basics of application for Piercing Palm when being used as an entry to close with the attacker. Here you can see the occupation of centerline being exploited when moving into the opponent with deceptive and slightly circular footwork to engager the lower body of the attacker without their knowledge. The "1-2" or more striking pattern of Piercing Palm combination attacks crashes through to the attacker targeting the soft areas and deflects the opponents limbs on the way to the target. This is only possible due to Bagua Kuntao Silat's usage of internal movement from the ground up to the fingertips of the practitioner.

The additional range provided by Piercing Palm also allows self defense applications which would not otherwise be possible. The Bagua Kuntao Silat practitioner can launch counter attacks sooner with the appropriate supplemental footwork to avoid being struck or grabbed in a meaningful way when properly employed. Although this video shows how simple the proper application of the most basic 1-2 usage of Piercing Palm, it must be reiterated that internal mechanics with linked structure, usage of center, root, good joint rotation and energy flow is necessary with the understanding of relationship and distance of the attacker when defending properly with the basic application. However, this is a foundational application which provides many kinesiologic reference points to be used to build upon for later more complex applications in Bagua Kuntao Silat.

This 1-2 combination has more advanced uses due to the change in footwork, desired conclusion(s), level and height of targets and bodyweight commitment, but it all starts with what is shown in this video. Anyone can see the usage in sparring or an unavoidable fight. Self defense commitments are even easier to apply. I hope you enjoy the offering!

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