(Whisking hand) Found in the fourth section of Siu-Nim-Tou, and in the third section of Cham Kiu. The actual Fat Sau movement in the form consists of three moves. An elbow strike, the Fat itself, which is the chopping motion, and in the return, which may be used to strike the back of the neck.

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(Controlling hand) Found in the third or Saam-Kei-Fat section of Siu-Nim-Tou, in the third and fourth sections of Cham Kiu, in the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sections of Biu Zi, and in the fourth section of Muk Jan Zong. See also "Fat Sau."

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(Let go & spring upon) Spring is an important element in Wing Chun, found initially as one of the six keys of Chi Daan Sau. By using spring, a Wing Chun practitioner allows his/her arms to maintain a forward intent, which allows their arms to strike at will when an opponent creates an opening.

(Buddha hand) Name applied to the Fuk Sau in the third section of Siu-Nim-Tou (see also Saam-Kei-Fat). Also known by the misnomer "Fut Sau."

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