Jong Master Class (Part 3)

The Jong is a tool for practice when no partner is available.

- Dr. Robert Chu

PRACTISING on the Jong, distance is crucial. Play the Jong closer, by crowding and smothering it. The second half of the Jong continues with Bong Sao, then stepping outside to a 45-degree angle and execute a combination of Tan Sao/Dae Chong Jeung/Chai Gerk.

Although performed simultaneously on the Jong set, in the application, the Tan Da is followed by a kick; or Tan Gerk followed by stepin Tan Da. We change our distance based on what we use first. Many quote the saying, Sam Jiu Chai Do (“Three Moves Simultaneously”), but this is a fallacy in the application. Sam Jiu (“Three Movements”) refers to the Horse, waist, and torso—not the hands or legs.

There is repetition with Gaun Sao to Huen Sao/Tok Sao to Fuk Sao/High or Low Chong Jeung followed by Cern Fuk and Cern Tok Sao, as these serve as extra practice. Most of the Jong is replete with these fillers and linking sections simply for repetition and development of muscle memory.