When we are training Teui Máh 退馬 – Backward Step and walking backwards in a zigzag, we consider this to be just taking one step backwards at a 45 degree angle. But when we are training, we just keep repeating the step, in order to cover both sides. However, we can also take multiple steps backwards, so we can take one, two or three steps back, it all depends on our opponent’s movement. If they keep attacking us then we do Teui Máh, but the rule is we should not take more than three steps backwards. If we keep stepping back more than three steps, then our opponent will catch us, as moving forward is quicker than moving backwards. However, I mean we are continually moving backwards, not taking one when the opposition takes one step, then another and so on. This is all right as this means we step back to avoid their attack as they take a step forwards. If they stop, then we stop also and wait for an opportunity to hit back, or if we just want to stop things getting worse. However, if the opponent keeps attacking and moving towards us, we should attack back after the third step as they will not be expecting this.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 518
If we take a close look at all three of these forms, we will see that Bīu Zī is in all of them.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 517
The hardest part of the training is holding the leg up and keeping the position. As we get tired, the leg will start to drop.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 516
When we kick, we do not just consider the kicking leg; we need to maintain our balance and not move the upper body very much.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 515
Before we can use the punch, we must practise connecting the whole body, from the stance to the waist and then through the body,
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