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