Here is where I will document the forrm that I learned from Sihing Paul.

Appendix

Siu Nim Tao – Basic Hand Techniques

I. Opening & Stance

  1. Hoi Ma (開馬) – Opening the stance. Step out into the Wing Chun stance.

  2. Yee Ji Kim Yeung Ma (二字鉗羊馬) – "Character Two" Goat-Gripping Stance. The foundational stance of Wing Chun.

  3. Lai Sau (禮手) – Salutation hands. The respectful opening gesture.

II. Section 1 – Fundamental Structures

  1. Tan Sau (攤手) – "Palm-up hand." A forward-extended palm that deflects or occupies the centerline.
  2. Fook Sau (伏手) – "Bridge-on hand." A palm-down arm that rests forward, maintaining contact with the opponent.

  3. Wu Sau (護手) – "Guarding hand." The rear hand, held near the chest to protect the centerline.

  4. Huen Sau (圈手) – "Circling hand." A small circular wrist motion to transition or recover hand position.

  5. Gum Sau (壓手 / 按手) – "Pressing hand." A downward pressing motion to intercept or pin low-line attacks.

This section focuses on building alignment, balance, and internal energy flow. Movements are slow and precise to cultivate structure and sensitivity.

III. Section 2 – Double Hand Techniques & Energy Release

  1. Seung Tan Sau (雙攤手) – "Double Tan Sau." Both arms extend in a palm-up shape simultaneously.

  2. Seung Fook Sau (雙伏手) – "Double Fook Sau." Both arms shift into the bridge-on position.

  3. Low Bong Sau (膀手〈低〉) – "Low wing arm." The elbows raise while the wrists drop, redirecting force upward.

  4. Jut Jeung (捽掌) – "Jerking palm strike." A quick, short-range push using palm strikes.

  5. Lin Wan Kuen (連環拳) – "Chain punches." A series of rapid centerline punches, training explosive forward power.

This section trains forward intent, coordination, and short-range explosive power (faat ging).

IV. Section 3 – Control, Redirection, and Trapping

  1. Pak Sau (拍手) – "Slapping hand." A sideways palm strike used to redirect an incoming attack.

  2. Jum Sau (枕手 / 沉手) – "Sinking hand." A downward motion used to intercept or sink an opponent’s energy.

  3. Lop Sau (擸手) – "Grabbing hand." A seizing motion used to pull or control the opponent.

  4. Lan Sau (攔手) – "Barring hand." An arm position that forms a horizontal barrier across the centerline.

This section emphasizes defensive redirection, energy control, and the seeds of trapping techniques.

V. Closing the Form

  1. Sau Sau (收手) – Withdrawing the hands to the Wu Sau guard position.

  2. Waan Yuhn (還原) – Returning to the natural standing posture. Symbolizes the completion and return to calm.

Summary of What You’re Training:

  • Centerline awareness (中線) – Everything is structured to control or protect the centerline.

  • Forward energy (前勁) – Every hand maintains slight forward intent.

  • Structure and relaxation (結構與放鬆) – You train power without tension.

  • Internal awareness – You learn to feel energy flow, connection, and rootedness without external resistance.