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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.

Tan sao

The tan sao is described as a palm up hand. It is an attacking hand oriented forward.

Bong sao

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...

Jum sao

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.

Wu sao

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.

Pak sao

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...

Man sao

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...

Fook sao

The fook sao is the forward controlling hand. Its appearance reminds a praying mantis.

Fung hao

The fung hao is an attack executed with the side of one's hand that will generally be directed to the neck of the opponent. The fung hao is...

Laan sao

The laan sao will be described as locking arm. It is used to free some space from the opponent in front of the body, to build up space in which...