This video shows how to block and counter straight sanda punches. You can block your opponents punches inside, outside, up and down. Keep your blocking movements short. It's important that your keep one hand close to the chin ( usually the back hand ), keep your chin down and don't open your protection.

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

In this lesson you will learn how to do a sanda front hand uppercut ( in chinese: Qian Gou ). Protect your chin with the back hand when you punch ( keep hand close to chin ). Use your hips to put more power and speed into the punch. The front hand uppercut is a vey important sanda punch ( quanfa = punching skills ). To increase your reach, step forward as you punch. At the beginning I recommend you practice this technique in slow motion and/or in front of a mirror. Timing and leg movements are very important. Work with a training partner ( punching pads ).

Animated Sanda Lessons:

Sanda Main

Sanda Fighting Stance

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