In this lesson you will learn how to do a sanda back hand hook punch ( in chinese: Hou Bai ) The back hand hook punch is a horizontal circuar punch. ( hook coming from the outside ). Back hand punches are stronger than front hand punches, but unfortunately your opponent will see the punch coming earlier. Make sure the front hand stays close to your chin when you do a hou bai ( back hand hook punch ). Use your hips and your legs to put more power into the punch. Timing is very important. Work on your huabu ( walking steps ) and learn to step foward as you punch. Work with a training partner ( punching pads ).

Animated Sanda Lessons:

Sanda Main

Sanda Fighting Stance

Performed by: Li Xin
Coach: Zhou Zhang Yong - Song Jiang Wushu School

This video show a typical sanda combination: Front Hand Punch, Back Hand Punch, High Roundhouse Kick. You can work on combinations ( zu he ) like this with a training partner.

In this video you will learn how to to a front hand hook punch ( in chinese: qian bai ). The qian bai is one of the most important sanda punches. When you apply a qian bai, make sure you keep your back hand close to your chin. A lot of beginners just let the other hand fall when they do a hook punch, but this way your opponent will have free way to your head. The front hook punch is a horizontal circular punch coming from the outisde. Usually it is applied with a fast forward step, which increases reach and power at the same time. The hip movement is very important. Also use your legs to put max power into your hook punch. However, don't jump or turn too much. Pull the fist straight back to its initial position after the punch ( no matter if hit or missed ). Leaning forward too much or putting too much weight into the punch can make it easy for your opponent to counter-attack. Keep your stance balanced and work on your huabu ( huabu = walking steps ). Timing is very important.

Animated Sanda Lessons:

Sanda Main

Sanda Fighting Stance

Performed by: Li Xin and Zhang Hua Dong
Coach: Zhou Zhang Yong - Song Jiang Wushu School

This video shows how to put more power and speed into your front hand punch ( qian shou zi quan ) . This is all about timing. Work on your walking steps in slow motion first and then punch at the same time. Make sure you also use your hips and protect your head keeping the other hand close to the chin. Just make small steps at the begining. Once you are used to punching and walking forward at the same time, you can try to punch while stepping backwards. ( weaker punch, but effective if your opponent follows you agressively ) .

Animated Sanda Lessons:

Sanda Main

Sanda Fighting Stance

Performed by: Li Xin
Coach: Zhou Zhang Yong - Song Jiang Wushu School