Grandmaster Wong moves into "Striking Tiger Poise" to avoid Darren's fast kick

A golden opportunity to strike an opponent is when his attack is spent but he has not recovered from his movement, expressed in the kungfu tenet ?old strength is spent but new strength has not yet manifested.? This tenet is especially effective against an opponent who kicks at you, because kicking needs more time for movement recovery.

There are three main positions an opponent would adopt after kicking. He places his kicking leg forward, places it at the same spot, or places it behind, taking note that the placement may not necessarily be in a linear position. Understanding this combat principle, you can adjust your footwork accordingly. This should be adequately practiced beforehand, then applied in sparring situations.

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On the Spot	Step Forward	Step Backward

Right Spacing	Moving Forward	Moving Forward

Moving Back	Moving Forward	The Chase