(Hinder & Jam) Jamming, along with its counterpart trapping, are one of the Siu-Nim-Tou principles of Chi Sau.
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(Dismantle-break) Breaking in this sense relates to the dismantling of the opponent's root and stance, so that the Wing Chun fighter gains control of the opponent's line and so forth.
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(Spade hand) Found in the fifth section of Siu-Nim-Tou. The fingers are perpendicular to the wrist, and the hand turned at an approximate 45 degrees to the arm. Generally Chaan Sau is used to strike the neck and throat.
(Shovel palm) Found in the eighth section of Siu-Nim-Tou. Also, it is found in the Biu Zi form of the Yip Chun line. The fingers point towards the ground, with the wrist bent back. Generally, Chaan Zoeng is used to strike the sides of the jaw.
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(Battle Strikes.) Found in the final sections of Siu-Nim-Tou, Cham Kiu, and Biu Zi. One of the Primary tools utilized by beginners to learn to attack. Chain punching is highly effective at keeping an opponent off-balance. Chain punching also serves as an excellent tool to teach correct positioning of strikes, and to enhance speed. Si-Fu Baker would require up to 4,000 punches in one set as a goal.
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(Energy) The character is also used to refer to vapor, steam, and spirit.
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(Sticky single hand) Also Known as single-hand sticking. The foundation exercise of Wui Sau, or rolling arms. Developed by Yip Man to deepen the skills of rolling, which includes position, balance, stick, spring, weight, and direction, known as the "six keys" in Scott Baker's Authentic Wing Chun.
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(Energy single hand) In the Scott Baker system, the application is the same as in other Wing Chun systems, the difference is that the emphasis relates more to the energy.
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(Sticky legs) Also known as sticking legs. Drill that is similar to Chi Sau, that develops the strong, deeper kicking skills used in Wing Chun.
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(Energy Work) Chi Kung is the art of energy development. There are literally hundreds and even thousands of variations of the exercises. All of the Wing Chun forms are literally internal or soft Qigong exercises, as are the forms of Tai Chi, Hsing I, and Pak Qua.
(Sticky pole.) Sticking Pole.
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(Sticky hands) Also know as rolling hands. This is the primary exercise for teaching sticking to an opponent. The exercise is seen by some as teaching fighting, which it is not designed for.
(Energy hands) Also known as sticking arms. In the Scott Baker system, stick is emphasized at the beginning, but as a student progresses, more and more emphasis is placed on the energy to maintain the contact.
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(Forward leg horse) The primary fighting stance of Wing Chun.
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(Seeking the bridge) (The second form) The term "Chum" does not exist in any of the Romanized translations of Cantonese.
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(Pierce into) Piercing is one of the principles of Siu-Nim-Tou in the Scott Baker system. The nature of piercing is Yang, used to blast through an opponent's defensive network.
(Forward leg entry stepping) This type of stepping is used to move against an opponent's attack wherein the forward leg moves to the side and then into a opponent's line.
(Front knee kick) Not found in any of the forms. For more information on kicking in Wing Chun, read "Wing Chun’s Kicking Secrets" .
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(Front vertical palm) See also Biu Zoeng. Found in the third or Saam-Kei-Fat section of Siu-Nim-Tou. The main difference is in the delivery: the "thrust" palm is Yang, wherein a palm used against an opponent with no emphasis of power is Yin.
(Front lifting kick) For more information, read "Wing Chun’s Kicking Secrets" .
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(Front kick) The concept of the front kick is found in Cham Kiu, Biu Zi, and in Muk Jan Zong. From the front Kick springs forth the Facade kick, front lift (Cin Tai Sing Tek), front stomp (Cin Zaap Tek), and front thrust. For more information, read "Wing Chun’s Kicking Secrets" .
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(Front thrusting kick) Found in the fifth section of Cham Kiu.
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(Cross Over Absorbing Hand) Found in the first section of Siu-Nim-Tou, in the third section of Cham Kiu, and in the first, fifth, and sixth (10, 50, and 60) sections of Muk Jan Zong. The purpose of this type of Tan is to ward off close-in attacks, by deflecting the intended weapon away from the body. This Tan is so named, since it crosses over the centerline.
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