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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.

Jut sao

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.

Biu sao

Biu sao is a forwardly oriented movement, regularly used under the other arm as an emergency attack. It points towards the target one wants to...

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...

The scissors gaan sao is to be considered equally as defensive or offensive move. It protects the whole upper body from waist to head.

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...

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...

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...

Gaan sao

The gaan sao is a hand move that reminds of a plough. It moves downwards following the orientation line.

Fook sao

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