What are the techniques used in Wing Chun?

Wing Chun Techniques

• Biu Sau – Thrusting Fingers, Darting Hand, etc. Biu Sau can be used as a block or strike.
• Bong Sau – Wing Hand or Wing Arm.
• Chi Sau – Sticking Hands.
• Fook Sau – Subduing Hand.
• Gang Sau – Cultivating Hand, Splitting Hand, etc.
• Gaun Sau – Splitting Hand.
• Gum Sau – Pressing Hand.
• Huen Sau – Circling Hand.

How many techniques are in Wing Chun?

three techniques
Some say there are only three techniques in Wing Chun. And that all the other moves or techniques in Wing Chun are only versions of these three techniques. We can call these three techniques the “three families of Wing Chun techniques”.

What is Kin Geri?

The Kin Geri is a standard self-defense kick. Kin Geri is used as a fast kick to the groin area but it can also target the inner thighs. For additional Karate kicking techniques, please visit our main Karate Kicks page.

Is stomping illegal?

Use in combat sports Stomping is disallowed in most combat sports. Stomping is also illegal in football sports, as well as ice hockey.

What is Wing Chun Chi?

Chi Sau, or ‘Sticking Hands’, is a Wing Chun training exercise designed to develop close range combat skills. The aim of Chi Sau is to learn through touch any shift in an opponent’s body position which indicates an eminent attack.

What is Wingwing Chun?

Wing Chun is a soft style with many neutralizing techniques that require you to be “soft” and relaxed. Reconditioning your muscle memory and building relaxed habits can be frustrating and takes time, but it will be worth it in the long run.

What is tan Sau in Wing Chun?

Tan Sau is a Wing Chun technique. Tan Sau is sometimes called Tann Sao. It means receiving hand and is a deflection / block.

Are there Wing Chun blocks and punches?

Although people think these are Wing Chun blocks, note that there are no singular Wing Chun blocks and punches. Wing Chun’s defenses use positional deflections rather than blocking techniques. It is an offensive-minded martial art known for it simultaneous attack and defense. A Wing Chun saying is “the best defense is a good offense.”

What is the difference between Pai Jarn and wing wu sau?

Wu Sau is a guarding hand technique which is a basic blocking technique to defend an in-close attack. This technique is also known as the protecting hand technique. Pai Jarn or Pie Jarn is a Horizontal Elbow Striking technique.