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Postures

Probably fitting to start with someone else's image. Because of poor film choice and a lack of the ability to put a filter on my cheap-o camera, I could not manage anything like the beauty of this image.

You can really get a feel for some of the very low postures used in many of the Chinese martial-arts.

Here is that camera in action. Sifu posed for about four shots like these, but these were the most interesting to me.

Sequence
The next several images were taken in sequence (some have been omitted for brevity).

	This position was a half-second into the attack. Our volunteer had selected an upper-body/head punch as hi attack of choice, you can see the punching hand nestled in Sifu's right shoulder. There are a couple of things going on here: Jeff's elbow is being held down by Sifu's left hand, preventing Jeff's arm from rotating. Sifu's right arm is providing a brace for Jeff's arm and his right hand is helping extend Jeff's shoulder. Sifu's right leg serves as much for control as for the kick that got it there, and (hard to see) Sifu's left leg is going into Jeff's, further taking him off balance.
	The progression from that lest image should be reasonably evident. Sifu has sunk down, the leveraging of Jeff by his arm, combined with his already off-balance position has left Jeff with his face powered into the ground (as if falling wasn't bad enough). The situation of Jeff's arm may not be fully apparent, Sifu's left knee is against Jeff's elbow, giving a fulcrum for the arm to be twisted (as you can see) causing some nasty discomfort on Jeff's shoulder. This also leaves Sifu's left knee and foot with easy access to Jeff's head.
	Hal has chose to come to Jeff's aid. By this time, Sifu has stepped over Jeff's head and it is now trapped between Sifu's left foot and right knee. Though we cannot see, Jeff's leg is also trapped, preventing him from rotating to relieve pressure on his neck.
	Hal has chosen a jab or straight punch to the head, these don't take too much lateral pressure to avoid.
	Sifu still has Jeff's hand, and head. He is now pulling in Hal.
	Now that he is close enough
	Ouch. Jeff still has his head and arm pinned. He cannot rotate out because Hal is in the way. Hal still hasn't had a chance to recover from his punch and being pulled down afterwards.
	Using Hal's arm as a fulcrum, Hal's head is rotated around....
	...and into the ground. Sifu has also scooted forward. His knee is on Hal's neck. I cannot see how he still has Jeff's head pinned, but it is probably between his other knee and Hal.
	Here Sifu adds Hal's arm to his collection.
	Jeff is now held only by his twisted/extended arm and his position. Sifu has come forward and locked Hal's head in place between his feet. He also has Hal's arm extended and twisted. Jeff may be able to get out (possible dislocating his shoulder) but Hal is stuck.

Images from the school
These images are not in any sequence. I have separated them into single and multiple attacker. These do not flow from one position to another.

	Here Sifu illustrates a simple elbow destruction. Jeff has punched at Sifu's head and Sifu has brought up his elbow (a "bone shield"). Typically the student is taught to join with the punch before attempting the elbow destruction, to insure connecting, but it is surprisingly easy to learn to connect without joining first.
	A different response to a jab or close hook. Sifu slapped he punch with his left hand before slapping it again with his right. This added to Jeff's forward momentum and Sifu also pushed down.
	Similar lead-in. But instead of bringing his right hand down on Jeff's arm, Sifu stepped forward and has started a simple Basset. Notice Sifu's right leg is pushing Jeff's leg toward the wall while his hand is pushing Jeff's head away from it. It is also worth noting that Sifu has rotated Jeff's head, giving him better control.
	Though this isn't, this could be gotten to from the previous picture. I think this is mostly self-evident.
	Straight forward and typical of this style. There is an elbow break here (against the leg), A knee hit o the face, and a nasty stomp to Jeff's knee or foot.
	A classic position; Jeff's neck, shoulder, and elbow are all extended. Sifu has trapped his foot and is ready to stomp the foot (preferably rotating it in the process to break the ankle or knee.


	Sifu has turned both partners into tables. Notice how Jeff is used to compound Hal's predicament. Also note that Sifu still has mobility to defend another attacker or disengage. Silat grappling avoids entangling yourself, that would make you a target for a second or third attacker.

Some Older Images

Here are some images from a few years back of Sifu and one of his senior students.

	This is a picture from the 1995 trip to China. Sigung Clear and several students from the school traveled to China for a few weeks training.
	"The man and woman are husband and wife. His name is Pei Xi Rong. He is one of the 5 senior Wu Tang Mountain stylists publicly teaching in China. This picture is in Shanghai. I learned Wu Tang Chi Kung from them in 1995. I also learned some Wu Tang Ba Gua and Hsing-I from him. " - Sigung Clear
	William DeThouars, Richard Clear, and students at a 2006 seminar held at the Maryville school.
	William DeThouars, Richard Clear, and a senior student of each. From a 1998 seminar held at the Tampa school.
	Sigung Clear and Pendekar Herman Suwanda.
	Several pictures with Vladimir Vasiliev and Mikhail Ryabko, senior instructors in the martial art of Systema.
	Don Miller, Richard Clear, one of Sigung Clear's students. From a 1997(?) seminar at the Tampa school.
	Sigung Richard Clear, Cikgu Sulaiman Sharif, and Cikgu Majid. The group photo includes many of Sigung Clear's students, from a seminar at the Tampa School.
	Sigung Richard Clear and Guro Dan Inosanto
	Sigung Richard Clear with Master Guy Savelli of Huc Chung Kuntao.