In Jeet Kune Do, footwork is one of the most important components that make up overall martial arts. Proper use of footwork not only allows you to maintain good physical balance during fighting, but also helps to promote the use of technique and speed improvement.
In terms of attack, effective footwork can help to quickly close the distance between oneself and the opponent, make one’s own attacks effective, and allow oneself to attack the opponent from any angle; And in terms of defense, the reasonable use of footwork can not only open the distance to make the opponent’s punch or foot attack ineffective, but also save physical strength for oneself so that it can counterattack in a timely manner.
In terms of expression, footwork has four basic forms of movement, namely forward, backward, and left and right movement. All footwork is developed in these four basic forms of movement, cleansed and bent. Here are the uses of these basic footwork in Jeet Kune Do:
First, sliding step
The sliding step is a basic footwork used to adjust the distance between the enemy and us. This subtle movement keeps you in balance at all times, and you can easily and quickly attack and defend during dynamic movements.
1. Front sliding step
[Method of action]
Stand on the right swing pile. Move the right foot half a step forward against the ground, and quickly follow the same distance with the left foot on the ground, before and after moving, the body posture does not change, only the position changes. (Fig. 2-5(1)(2)(3))
2. Back sliding step
[Method of action]
Stand on the right swing pile. The right foot is on the ground, the left foot first slides half a step backward, and when it is in place, the right foot quickly retreats the same distance into a pile pose. (Fig. 2-6(1)(2)(3))
[Note]
Same as before.
Second, push step
The push step looks similar to the sliding step, but the push step moves farther and more decisively in a straight line than the sliding step. Because the forward push can quickly get close and can effectively convert the weight into the strength of your punches during progression, making it extremely powerful, it is mostly used for attacks. The push back step is used to quickly dodge attacks on my head and to counterattack backwards.
1. Push forward
[Method of action]
Stand on the right swing pile. The center of gravity is moved forward, and the right foot quickly slides forward with the help of the reaction force generated by the rapid pedaling of the left foot, and the left foot quickly follows while the right foot is in place. (Fig. 2-7(1)(2)(3))
Third, rapid progress and rapid regression
Progress and fast regression, beans are often used to cover a long distance of rapid movement. It can be used to dodge direct attacks from opponents, or it can quickly shorten the distance and attack opponents. Although it may seem simple on the picture, it takes practice to move quickly and simply and smoothly in practical applications.
1. Make rapid progress
[Method of action]
Stand on the right swing pile. Move your right foot forward by a small step, then shift your center of gravity forward, and pad your left foot to your right foot. When the left foot is about to touch the right foot, the right foot quickly slides forward against the ground and returns to the stake pose. (Fig. 2-9(1)(2)(3)(4))
[Note]
The center of gravity of the body should change rapidly with the movement of the feet.
2. Step backwards quickly
[Method of action]
Stand on the right swing pile. The right foot is retreated to the left foot position, and when the right foot is about to touch the left foot, the left foot immediately retreats back into a stake position. (Fig. 2-10(1)(2)(3))
[Note]
When the right foot retreats on the ground, the whole body also moves back.
Fourth, side steps
A side step is a basic defensive footwork that dodges a straight line attack by moving left and right. If you can make good use of it, you can also take advantage of the opponent’s attack and counterattack by surprise.
1. Step right
[Method of action]
Stand on the right swing pile. Kicking the ground with the left foot prompts the right foot to move sideways to the right and a small step, and after the right foot is in place, the left foot moves laterally to the right, and the corresponding distance returns to the pile pose. (Fig. 2-11(1)(7)(3))
[Note]
When moving, the center of gravity shifts to the right with the right foot, and quickly recovers to the left foot when it is in place
Middle.
2. Step on the left
[Method of action]
The action essentials are similar to the right-hand step moves, except that the movement direction is reversed. (Fig. 2-12(1)(2)(3))
[Note]
When moving, feel the mutual force of the feet.
5. Wrap around
Circling is a footwork that slides around the opponent in order to find the opponent’s space and opportunity to attack when facing each other. While dodging the opponent’s attack, you can quickly circle the opponent’s side and use the power generated by the rotation of the body to attack with the technique.
1. Right Circle Step
[Method of action]
Stand on the right swing pile. Pedaling the ground with the left foot prompts the right foot to move diagonally to the right for a small step, and when in place, take the right foot as the axis, exert force at the waist, turn the upper body to the left, and drive the left foot to slide in an arc to the right and backward. Depending on the actual situation, determine the range of movement and the angle of movement of the front foot. (Fig. 2-13(1)(2)(3))
