Tan Sau
(taan), which translated, means to spread out, open, divide out, or apportion. I have herein chosen the one which I feel represents the true nature of the Tan sau
Ja tek
Deceptive or Facade Kick The Facade kick is so named because is meant to catch an opponent unawares with the true nature of the kick. The concept is that when a kick takes place, the opponent is expected to react to what he/she perceives to be the weapon, but then it changes, when the intended opening is created by the opponent's reaction.
Mun Sam
Inquiring hand ) Found in the fifth and sixth sections of Bil Gee . Together with Wu Sau , it is called Man Sau/Wu Sau, which make up the guarding hands of Wing Chun . In Biu Zi, the hand is used toward off attacks, and may be used against the throat and other vital parts of the body.
Hau Yi Jak Teui Bou
Ninety degree stepping ) This footwork drill is done from the Yi Gee Kim Yeung Ma or forward stance. The movement is simple, done from the back leg. The practitioner steps from the back and out to the side.Hence the name of ninety degree stepping.
Hau Gan Tek
Heel kick ) The heel kick is primarily used to kick the knee, the back of the calf and thigh muscles, and even the kidneys.
Saam-Pai-Fut
Three prayers to Buddha ) The third section of Sil Nim Tao , and the main Qi exercise set of the form
Yi Gee Kim Yeung Ma
The basic stance of Wing Chun
Po pai jeung
Po pai jeung or more often referred to simply as po pai, Po pai essentially has three uses: an indication of striking, a push, a strike.Po pai is simply a combination of a jeung and dai jeung (palm and low palm) and can be a very effective strike.The top hand can target the face from the front and the jaw from the side.The bottom hand can target the diaphragm from the front and the liver or spleen from the side.
Mun Sam
Inquiring hand ) Found in the fifth and sixth sections of Bil Gee . Together with Wu Sau , it is called Man Sau/Wu Sau, which make up the guarding hands of Wing Chun . In Biu Zi, the hand is used toward off attacks, and may be used against the throat and other vital parts of the body.
Hau Yi Jak Teui Bou
Ninety degree stepping ) This footwork drill is done from the Yi Gee Kim Yeung Ma or forward stance. The movement is simple, done from the back leg. The practitioner steps from the back and out to the side.Hence the name of ninety degree stepping.
Hau Gan Tek
Heel kick ) The heel kick is primarily used to kick the knee, the back of the calf and thigh muscles, and even the kidneys.
Saam-Pai-Fut
Three prayers to Buddha ) The third section of Sil Nim Tao , and the main Qi exercise set of the form
Yi Gee Kim Yeung Ma
The basic stance of Wing Chun
Po pai jeung
Po pai jeung or more often referred to simply as po pai, Po pai essentially has three uses: an indication of striking, a push, a strike.Po pai is simply a combination of a jeung and dai jeung (palm and low palm) and can be a very effective strike.The top hand can target the face from the front and the jaw from the side.The bottom hand can target the diaphragm from the front and the liver or spleen from the side.
