While I was training the Wing Chun Internal Punch with Sifu, Veronica was practicing footwork and Dan Chi Sao with Noel. I wanted to record some notes about Veronica’s session on Dan Chi Sao, which was informed by Noel’s visit to Kenneth Chung.
- Jum Sau – Sinking hand: Fingers point up, elbow sinks down and towards the center
- Bong Sau – Wing arm: Fingers point towards the opponent like a corkscrew. The forward intent can break the opponents structure.
- Fuk Sau – Resting hand: Heavy elbows.
- Taan Sao — Dispersing hand: Forward intent to break structure.
Also, in Dan Chi Sao when leaving Tan Sao to strike, the elbow draws an upward arc as the forearm extends, also potentially uprooting your partner’s structure.