Training
One begins by building up physique in a good way. Stamina, strength and flexibility workout is combined with stretching and basic techniques. Training is performed in a low stance (Chapma) to increase the leg strength. In the Choy style, strong legs are a necessity for performing the techniques in a correct manner. Lower body strength is the foundation of Choy. The basic techniques (punches, kicks and blocks) are put together into different form combinations. One learns the forms in two versions, to the sides and to the front and are required to execute it against the Sifu at a certain pace and without any stalls.
All the various techniques of Choy Gar can be found in the following forms:
| Choy Gar Forms |
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| "The first dance" |
| 4 Combinations |
| Choy Wi Poo (The essence of Choy Gar can be found in this form) |
| Chi Poo (A form greatly influenced by Hung Gar) |
| Suilan |
| Sikwa |
| Swine Dance |
| Staff Form |
| Sword Form |
| Ta Shon (The longest and most complete form, takes more than 15 min to perform) |
Choy Gar kungfu is based on short and rhythmic techniques which minimizes the area the opponent can attack which in turn becomes an effective self defense (this is very individual and relies upon each and every student's way of building up lower body strength).
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