Striking Form: Movement No. 6- Hammer Fist and Cannon Punch

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We are finally here...

The last movement in the last form to be discussed on this blog. Well- at least for the time being...

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Well... on to today's move...

In the book the movement starts with an outward block like this...

From there you can assume that you have a firm hold of the opponent's attacking arm when you move in with the hammer fist.

After striking downwards with the hammer fist the fist shoots diagonally upwards with an uppercut or as we call it here- a cannon punch.

I must admit that I am using more of a downward forearm strike than a hammer fist in the above demonstration. The downward blow to the opponent's extended arm is meant to have a sudden shock that either dislocates one or more of the arm's joints or perhaps even breaks bone. If none of that happens the shock should at least cause the opponent's posture to be broken- if only for a third of a second. That time when the opponent's body is affected by your strike is the time during which you have no threat from the opponent at all. This, however, is when you deliver the finishing blow.

The uppercut here hits the opponent with his own lower teeth.

A good sign is seeing the head rocking backwards when the blow hits. If this movement is sharp enough the opponent can be knocked out. 

From a grappling perspective a blow like this can raise an opponent's energy and disrupt his rooting. This is then an excellent opportunity for a takedown...

In the second application I have intercepted a weapon attack by stepping n with the block. I still hold on to the opponent's attacking arm when I strike his carotid artery or collar bone. A broken collar bone takes one hand out of the fight.

The uppercut here does the same as in the above application. I can punch the stomach or ribs as well.

Both blows connect as you sink your weight into the ground. Do this right and your hammer fist will definitely break your opponent's posture and set him up for that uppercut- regardless of where the hammer fist hits...

-This brings us to the end of this series on forms in Wenhsiuquan.

Right now- I am actually at a loss for what to write about next...

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In the meantime I will start a new blog that is not martial arts related at all, but still something I have been wanting to do for a long time now. It is called "Wrongs to Write" and features me and some other characters fixing some of fiction's mistakes.

Until we meet again- stay well and enjoy your training! :)