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THE 4 PRINCIPLES OF BWT
THE 4 PRINCIPLES OF BWT
There exist 4 fighting principles in BWT, in which makes up the whole structure of the system:
1. If the road is clear, advance
2. If the road is not clear, stick to your opponent (well stuck!)
3. If the force of your opponent is superior to yours, retreat
4. If your opponent retreats, follow them
1st PRINCIPLE
The fighter must feel the constant urge to advance, for example, move in direction of your opponent. This is also used for the arms, (to which advance also). The practitioner of the BWT system must direct their energy to the vertical axis of the opponent’s body, (feeling the forward flowing energy). If there are no obstacles blocking the way, the BWT fighter attacks directly at the central axis of their opponent, directly with their hands and feet, signifying that the attack was not sufficient to use in a lateral angle, but yes to the fatc if the fighter attacks and advances without attacking, followed by a much shorter way, in a straight line. “If the road is clear, advance”, may be applied attacks upfront using these techniques:
- PUNCHES
- KICKS
- ATTEMPTS OF STRANGLEMENT
2nd PRINCIPLE
Once we acknowledge the feeling of contact with our arms on our opponent’s, we should maintain direct pressure in a central vertical angle, without removing the arm. Contact and pressure should always maintain. The practitioners of the traditional methods in self-defense, when giving a punch with the right fist for example and the thrust is blocked, then the fist is withdrawn and they follow the attack with the right arm or throw a kick. However, we consider this ironic given the basic principles of BWT.
In fact, we commit to: If your attack encounters an obstacle, do not withdraw your arm, stay glued to your opponent”. Therefore, whoever does not respect this principle is more likely to run a great risk when confronted with an experienced fighter of BWT!!
3rd PRINCIPLE
Earlier on we explained the first two principles of BWT. Extending to these introductory observations, we should limit our four reactions and our four reflex movements caused by the pressure made on our arms, on the contrary to what happens with our non-active reflections. Not everyone possesses these types of reflex actions: they can be achieved by the student by adequate training (Chi-Sau), by having the accompaniment of an experienced instructor. From the moment our opponent’s arm is using little pressure and comes into contact with ours, the origin of the intensity of the force’s direction unleashes the movement of our arm. This movement or reflex action is not controlled by our brain; therefore it is produced in an immediate form, without wasting time. So the act is caused directly from the attack of the opponent. This is what Bruce Lee referred to when he said, “My technique is the opponent’s technique”.
4th PRINCIPLE
BWT principles are connected within ourselves. With the fourth principle the whole BWT curriculum is finalized.
Due to constant forward pressure, we close in immediately and automatically (like the flow of water), in whichever space you find yourself in. Because of this, the fourth principle is the consequence of forward pressure.
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