kung fu moves · 06/20/2023

3 basic footwork in police fighting techniques

We will introduce the basic footwork of police fighting techniques and the offensive techniques of boxing.

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1. Basic footwork

(1) Front sliding step, back sliding step

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When sliding forward, the back foot first pedals the ground, and while pedaling the ground, the body moves forward, pushing the front foot to slide forward; The hind foot quickly slides forward to heel.

When sliding backwards, first use the soles of your forefeet to make a short and powerful press on the ground to push your body back; Then slide the hind foot back a step and land on the ground with the forefoot; The front foot is quickly pulled back along the ground.

It is mainly used for sudden progress attacks and sharp retreat defense.

(2) Left sliding step and right sliding step

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When sliding to the left, press the forefoot of the right foot firmly on the ground, slide the left foot sideways to the left, and after landing on the ground, the right foot immediately slides to the left to follow.

When sliding to the right, the forefoot of the left foot presses the ground hard to make the body move to the right, the right foot first slides a step to the right, and when the right foot hits the ground, the left foot immediately slides to the right to follow.

It is mainly used to dodge the opponent’s frontal attack and centripetal circle movement to the left and right.

(3) Step-by-step

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When stepping forward, the right foot first steps backward to the left foot, and the left foot then steps forward.

It is mainly used for sharp punch or leg attack and sharp retreat defense and counterattack.

(4) Back steps

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The left foot does not move, and the right foot steps forward from the back of the left foot; After stepping up, cross your feet.

The back step, also known as the insertion step, is a unique footwork in Chinese sanda. Its role is mainly to prepare for the next leg attack, such as side kicking.

Second, the offensive technique of boxing

(1) Straight fist

A straight punch is a straight-line attack. It is mainly used to attack the enemy’s face, chest and abdomen. Straight punches include left straight punches and right straight punches.

1. Left straight fist

1-1. Demonstration of the technique of the left straight fist

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1-2. Demonstration of the actual use of the left straight fist

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2. Right straight fist

2-1. Demonstration of right straight fist technique

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2-2. Demonstration of the actual use of the right straight fist

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(2) Swinging fists

Swing punches are horizontal attacks. It is mainly used to attack the side of the enemy’s head and neck. Swing punches include left swing punches and right swing punches.

1. Left swing fist

1-1. Demonstration of the technique of the left swing fist

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1-2. Demonstration of the actual use of the left swing fist

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1-2. Demonstration of the actual use of the left swing fist

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2. Right swing fist

1-1. Demonstration of right swing fist technique

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1-2. Demonstration of the actual use of the right swing fist

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(3) Uppercut

An upward hook is a punch technique that attacks from the bottom up. It is mainly used to attack the enemy’s lower jaw, abdomen and ribs. Hooks include left top hooks and right top hooks.

1. Upper left hook

1-1. Demonstration of the technique of the upper left hook

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1-2. Demonstration of the actual use of the upper left hook

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2. Right upper hook

1-1. Demonstration of the right upper hook technique

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1-2. Demonstration of the actual use of the upper right hook

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The above moves should be practiced more. Therefore, to practice the above moves, ordinary training is essential, and having a household standing sandbag (tumbler) can facilitate your usual training.