Man sao is the searching hand. It serves as front line to take the first attacks of the opponent. The typical ving tsun guard position is man sao...
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What we describe as jum sao is the sinking elbow. This minimal move protects the under part of the upper body like belly and liver.
The bong sao is a defensive helping hand. It serves to change from one side of the opponent to the other, respectively from the inside to the...
As kwan sao, we describe a move composed of a tan sao and a deep bong sao. It is a defensive as well as an offensive move.
The gaan sao is a hand move that reminds of a plough. It moves downwards following the orientation line.
The jut sao is executed with the inner part of the wrist and serves as a preparation for further attacks like a punch or a fung hao.
The scissors gaan sao is to be considered equally as defensive or offensive move. It protects the whole upper body from waist to head.
The pak sao is discribed as a slapping hand. It's one of the more widely used moves in ving tsun. This move is an excellent preparation for the...
Wu sao will be described as protecting hand. It is the last line of defense in front of the body, before the attack reaches it.