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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.

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...

Gaan sao

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

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...

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...

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...

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

Fook sao

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

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...

Kwan sao

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.