1. Body Alignment
The shortest connection between two points is a straight line. Thus, with all the techniques that
we can do directly with the Rokushakubo (Bo) between these two points, your own body should
be aligned in advance with the centerline of your opponent. In principle, from this position, face
to face to the opponent, all techniques can be performed that move around his central line as
long as neither of them leaves this line. For example, all known techniques with the Bo such as
the Front Thrust, Angle # 1- # 8 Strikes, Pokes, Chin Strike, 4-Point Combination. If the opponent
moves to the side, the alignment with the opponent has to be readjusted. In the ideal case, my
own body should always automatically align itself like a compass needle with "north", ie towards
the opponent. If the opponent steps back I follow him until this ideal line is restored. In combat,
sparring etc. this is always a flowing process and should never be considered static.
The situation is not always ideal. Never should the opponent be behind the fighter! Sometimes we
have to switch from techniques on the centerline to circular motion techniques. This is e.g. then
the case when the enemy on the central line moves in our direction and we have to escape
circular to the side. As an example, here the circular, lateral escape movement with a vertical,
horizontal, circular parry, or side block to set up a possible counterattack. In contrast to the
the unarmed martial art of the Wing Chun, the art of the Bojutsu has considerable advantages: I can
change my position with this long weapon at lightning speed at any time and reach
an opponent with numerous techniques and handle changes or keep it at a distance. For example
from a front stance in front of opponent A, I make an Overhead Rib-Strike to the side in
the direction of opponent B without changing my current position except for a simple body rotation.
In Wing Chun, of course, a sidekick would be possible.
2. Posture
The own posture is very important and should always be upright. A straight back, head straight,
chin slightly raised. We want to maintain a healthy posture and be in balance with ourselves and
our nature. With our posture, we also express mental strength, self-confidence and
the determination against possible attackers. We can use this body language to send importantly
signals and de-escalate a potential situation in advance. Mostly, cowardly and even weak
attackers seek out victims who are anxious or insecure. This makes them feel strong and
superior. Mostly in groups. An experienced Bojutsuka or Wing Chun fighter also takes on
multiple enemies and resolutely destroys this move by severely disrupting the attacker's group
dynamic process. The remaining attackers usually turn away very quickly when their leader first
gets to feel this determination. An upright posture guarantees us the execution of good and
effective techniques. Our mind is always clear and alert.
3. Stance
Our stand should be connected to the earth like a tree when we perform our techniques. When a
wind comes up, we need to be able to realign our stance in each direction along the line of force
and strike new roots to keep us safe. We have to become mobile and fluent like water. From a
stable horse stance, while we're still performing an overhead rib strike, we can switch to a
front stance with a simple body twist to stop an opponent from the side with a Rib-Strike to
stop the attacker.
4. Hip rotation and lower body movement
Considering a technique such as an uppercut (sunakake) in isolation, one finds that this
technique alone is not as effective with a simple circular upward-sloping course and is merely
effective in a rigid, static posture. However, a step forward in conjunction with a rotating hip
rotation will show how effective this technique really is. With the simultaneous pull motion by
the left hand and lifting the Bo upwards with the right hand plus hip rotation the Bo will literally
move like a corkscrew inside the opponent. The Uppercut with the Bo can be compared with the
uppercut from the classic boxing. First, the body must be lowered slightly while evading an
incoming Jab, the hip is screwed in and then an exploding strike comes up like a compressed
spring in addition to hip rotation and turning the right foot.
The force is therefore maximized in all techniques with corresponding additional body
movements and rotations. A simple turn of the body from a static Front-Stance (Zenkutsu
Dachi) to a horse stance during a rib strike unfolds all of its energy as it hits the target. The
strength of a fighter is thus in his movements. Example boxing: Each step with corresponding
hip and body rotation corresponds to a punch. Not without reason, all boxers first must learn to
walk at the beginning.
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