1:
i so dont get the flowing energy ok, because i am a lone trainer i would have to practise what bruce did when he looked like he was doing isometrices (page 82 in basic training (blue book) ) but how does it work and really what is it all about?

2:
it is better to kick different surfaces to get a feel for different kind of landings all i have is a punching bag .. (pretty light (just filled with rags) )
i have 2 paddles but no one to hold them for me any suggetions?

3:
i am going to need some strengthening exercises for my hands as when i punch for ages between my little finger and the one next to it cuts???

4:
in all examples in books lee waits for the opponent to attack first is this the way to go ??? if not how can you attack at an oppening if there will always be an oppotunity created for your opponent once you engage?

little dragon
dani

I am a lone trainer too, ill just try to answer them..

1)Dont have the blue book, cant really help you on this...

2)If i understand what youre saying correctly, then i think its important to feel on diffirent landings, just in order to feel what power you can give that kick on that landing, and train it on the right way. Its much harder to give a great deal of power in a very high kick then in a middle high kick.

3)Fingertip push-ups. I do them with 2x 2 fingers now, theyre really a great help in this matter.
You can also try to put a heavy large book on one of your fingers and try to life it a few times.
Also, fingers are related to forearms, if you get strong forehands, your fingers are helped a lot already.

4)Well in non-training situations, why fight if your opponent doesnt want to attack?
I have never fought with real studies martial artists yet, but if i were in your place, i would mock my opponent, breaking his concentration being furious while since he tries to attack you first, you have advantage on being trained on that...

I hope i helped out with this, better wait for Sifu for better answers.

1: I so dont get the flowing energy ok, because I am a lone trainer I would have to practise what Bruce Lee did when he looked like he was doing isometrics (page 82 in basic training (blue book) ) but how does it work and really what is it all about?

Flowing energy (or chi as most call it) is developed through live interaction with an opponent by doing energy/sensitivity drills. Unfortunately, that is about the only way to "get it" as the saying goes!

2: Is it better to kick different surfaces to get a feel for different kind of landings all I have is a punching bag .. (pretty light (just filled with rags). I have 2 paddles but no one to hold them for me any suggetions?

Variety is the key to thorough development of your techniques. As for your bag being filled with rags, 90% of the heavy bags on the market are filled with leftover material scraps from martial arts uniform manufacturing! LOL Therefore, you are right in there with the pros on that! Remember, too much training on the heavy bag will retard your speed! Believe it or not, I have gotten some really great workouts kicking at leaves on tree limbs! This is great for developing accuracy and speed! There is nothing to slow you down, because you know that you aren't going to break your foot kicking a leaf! Pick a leaf and go for it!

3: I am going to need some strengthening exercises for my hands as when I punch for ages between my little finger and the one next to it cuts?

I am not really sure why this happens with some people! One of my senior students, and Apprentice Instructor Level V in my organization, still has problems with that area of his hand when he does lots of punches on focus gloves. I guess it is just a matter of proper progressive conditioning of the hands! I would suggest using a wing chun wall bag filled with progressively harder substances over a period of time. Immortal makes an excellent wall bag!

4: In all examples in books Bruce Lee waits for the opponent to attack first is this the way to go? If not how can you attack at an oppening if there will always be an opportunity created for your opponent once you engage?

Well, interception is about stopping the opponent right as he starts to attack, but it takes lots of training to get to this point! Now, if you just go out there and start jumping on people just because you think they might want to fight, then you are probably going to be in some serious trouble! What you have to find is that happy medium where you learn to anticipate trouble and leave before it escalates, ot learn to take the opponent out at the earlist sign of aggression! I prefer the latter!


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ok , then thankyou both sifu and joerie for all your help
i will take all on board


another
when i do go out and hit the punching bag i get out there and its like mmm what to do really...
i just hit and hit and move around thats about it i mean i do lots of cardio but little of actual jeet kune do i am very bad at shadow boxing aswell
but i can do all kicks and punches in an accurate technique (but i am atill practising there is ALWAYS room to improve) but i have the basic ideas..

now i just have to find someone to spar with and practise in a real situation that is proving difficult!! joerie what do you do?

dani

For those matters, the video's I bought are very handy, as Sifu showed it really good, and since its pretty hard to correct myself on maybe some mistakes, its mostly on the retraction and reflex to automaticly use that move in the specific situation it is ment to be used that I train.
I think volume 3: Upper Body Tools tells most about those techniques.
And if it makes you feel better: im currently in kinetic therapy for my upper back, so no weight training or punching for at least another month for me ^^

if i could get a hold of videos and stuff to help me that would be great but u cant always get what you want and i think this is one of those cases

sorry to hear about your back ... all the best ok and never give up

dani