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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.

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.

Fook sao

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

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...

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...

Gaan sao

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

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...

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...

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.

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...