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Traditional Wing Chun
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Character
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Mandarin Pinyin
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Yale Cantonese
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Cantonese Jyutpin
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English Definition
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| Yi Zhuan | Yi Jyun | Ji Zyun |
(Shift turning) In Wing Chun, there is two types of turning, forty-five degree turning and ninety degree turning. Both types are found in Cham Kiu, Biu Zi, Muk Jan Zong, and Baat Zaam Dou.
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| Jic Seen | Zhong Xian | Jung Sin | Zung Sin |
(Center line) In Wing Chun, this is the line that divides the body into two sections from top to bottom.
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| Rao Bu | Yiu Bou | Jiu Bou |
(Go around stepping) This does not mean a "backward" step, rather, the practitioner steps past and then reverses direction, so that they are now behind and to the side of their opponent, and thus in control of their opponent's line.
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Fang Shou | Fong Sau | Fong Sau |
(Hindering hand) Found in the fourth and sixth sections of Scott Baker's Wing Chun. In the sixth section, the movement of the Fong is reversed, though the intent remains forward.
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| Jut Sau | Gian Shou | Hin Sau | Hin Sau |
(Jerking Hand) Found in the fourth section of Siu-Nim-Tou, just after the Tok Sau and before the Biu Sau movements. Photo(s): Form
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| Yuan Bu | Yun Bou | Jyun Bou |
(Circle stepping) In circle stepping, the forward leg acts as the pivot, as the rear leg moves around the body. Circle stepping is used to counter attacks that shift from front to side, and to counter an opponent who is seeking to gain control by stepping around and behind.
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| Yuan Ti | Yun Tek | Jyun Tek |
(Circling kick) Commonly referred to as the crescent kick in Karate, this type of kick works well at striking at the hips, and for quick short strikes to the thighs and to the outside of the knees.
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Last Updated 21 February, 2003
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