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Traditional Wing Chun
Character
Mandarin Pinyin
Yale Cantonese
Cantonese Jyutpin
English Definition
Bart Cham Dao

 

Ba1 Zhan3 Dao1 Baat3 Jaam2 Dou1 Baat3 Zaam2 Dou1

(Eight cutting swords) The Butterfly Sword form of Wing Chun.

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Biao3 Bian1 Xi1 Ti1

 

Biu2 Bin1 Sat1 Tek3

 

Biu2 Bin1 Sat1 Tek3

(Outside edge knee kick) The outside knee may be used as a kick, or to block a kick. It is done by lifting the knee up and out to the side of the body. While not found in any of the Wing Chun forms, this knee weapon is found within the seeds of kicking. To learn more, read Si-Fu Baker's article, ""Wing Chun’s Kicking Secrets" .

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Biu Jeung Chong1 Zhang3 Chung1 Jeung2 Cung1 Zoeng2

(Thrusting palm) Found in the third or Saam-Kei-Fat section of Siu-Nim-Tou. The palm is done with the fingers perpendicular to the ground, the palm forward. The palm is Yang in nature, and when done properly, feels similar to a shotgun blast to an opponent.

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Biu Kwan

 

Biao1 Gan5 Biu1 Gon1 Biu1 Gon1

(Spearing pole)

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Biu Sau

 

Biao1 Shou3 Biu1 Sau1 Biu1 Sau1

(Spearing hand) Found in the fourth section of Siu-Nim-Tou, the 70 (or seventh) section of Muk Jan Zong, and in the second, third, and sixth section of Biu Zi. The palm faces the ground, with the fingers straight forward, and relaxed. Usually used to strike the eyes, it may be used to strike with the forearm, traveling in a straight line.

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Biu Tze

 

Biao1 Zhi3 Biu1 Ji2 Biu1 Zi2

(Spearing fingers) The third form. Also known as Biu Tse, Bil Tze, Bil Tse, and Bil Gee.

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Pang2 Heng2 Ti1 Bong4 Waang4 Tek3 Bong4 Waang4 Tek3

(Side kick) The concept of the side kick is found in Cham Kiu and Muk Jan Zong. From the side kick concept are derived the side thrust kick and the side stomp kick.

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Pang2 Heng2 Chong1 Ti1 Bong4 Waang4 Chung1 Tek3 Bong4 Waang4 Cung1 Tek3

(Side thrust kick) This kick is found in the sixth section of Cham Kiu, and in the third section of Muk Jan Zong.

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Pang2 Heng2 Cui1 Ti Bong4 Waang4 Choi1 Tek3 Bong4 Waang4 Ceoi1 Tek3

(Side stomp kick) The side stomp kick is used to attack the knee, just up above the joint. In some situations, it may be used to break the thigh bone, and also may be used to break the bones of the ankle.

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Bong Sau

 

Bang2 Shou3 Bong2 Sau1 Bong2 Sau1

(Wing arm) Found in the eighth section of Siu-Nim-Tou, the third and fifth sections of Cham Kiu, and in the 30 (third), and 60 (sixth) sections of Muk Jan Zong. The arm literally has a wing shape to it, thus its name. Generally Bong Sau is used to sweep or move close-in attacks. The high Bong Sau of Cham Kiu is used to move overhead strikes. Bong Sau is also used in conjunction with Tan Sau to intercept kicks.

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