These are terms used in the Chinese martial art, Wing Chun. They are originally colloquial Cantonese (or Foshan spoken dialect). Thus, their meanings might be difficult to trace. Some of those terms are used in Jeet Kune Do, sometimes with a different meaning. [citation needed]

This section examines the Wing Chun technique known as Wu Sau (Wu Sao). It is also known as the Wing Chun “Guarding Hand” or “Protecting Hand” technique. This basic Wing Chun technique is a blocking technique used as a defense against an in-close attack. For other techniques, please visit the main Wing Chun Techniques section.

2016年9月7日 · Learning How to Wu Sau is a fundamental defensive position in Wing Chun, crucial for both offense and defense. When one hand is in action, the other typically assumes the Wu Sau into a Man Sau position. This position serves as a backup block and can transform into offensive techniques like punches and chops when necessary.

Check out descriptions and photos of the hand postions of Wing Chun Kung Fu. From bong sao, tan sao, pak sao and more...

2013年1月3日 · Learn how to do a Man Sau / Wu Sau aka On Guard from Sifu Alex Richter in this Howcast Wing Chun video. The wing chun arm guard position, or sometimes known as a pre-fighting posture by some Chinese masters is actually quite simple.

The Wu Sao, known as the guarding or protective hand, is one of the most important Wing Chun techniques. Note addition... In this video, I’ll detail the Wu Sao.

In Cantonese, wu sau basically means "guarding hand" or "protecting hand." Generally in our pre-fighting position or our engarde position like I explained before, it' your backup hand. However,...

2023年6月8日 · Wing Chun Techniques List: 1. Biu Sau Block (Thrusting Fingers) · 2. Tan Sau (Receiving Hand) · 3. Wu Sau (Guarding Hand) · 4. Lap Sau (Grabbing Hand) · 5. Bong Sau (Wing Arm)

2016年6月11日 · In the Chum Kiu, the student learns to “bridge the gap” between himself and the attacker. Use of the Lap Sao – Kuen, or Lap-Da, as well as the Bong Sao / Wu Sao, or Bong-Wu position come into play. The student learns to defend and counter-attack in fluid movements while paying close attention to body mechanics.

2013年7月18日 · In Wing Chun, Wu Sao is the rear protective hand within the self defence position or fighting stance of this martial art. In essence, it is the defensive hand of Wing Chun within the structure of Man Sao. Wu Sao could be considered a Wing Chun guard hand.