The 4 Wrist Positions of Practical Wing Chun

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INTRO

THE 4 WRIST POSITIONS OF PRACTICAL WING CHUN ARE:

1. Neutral Position (e.g. SNT Taan Sau)

2. Wrist Flexion (e.g. SNT Fuk Sau)

3. Wrist Extension (e.g. SNT Wu Sau)

4. Ulnar Deviation (e.g. BZ Teoi Wun)

Notes:

1. Every move will end on one of these 4 wrist positions

2. Only bend your wrist as far as is natural for you

3. Over time the range of motion in your wrist will slowly increase

1 – Neutral Position

Example Moves:

1. SNT Taan Sau (Dispersing Hand)

2. SNT Maai Zaang Ceot Kyun (Elbow In Punch)

NOTES:

1. Often used if you want your arm to go in the same direction that your forearm is pointing to

2 – Wrist Flexion

Example Moves:

1. SNT Fuk Sau (Covering Hand)

2. SNT Hyun Sau (Circle Hand)

NOTES:

1. Often used to keep their wrist under your hand

2. There are no strikes that end in this position

3 – Wrist Extension

Example Moves:

1. SNT Wu Sau (Protecting Hand)

2. CK Fei Zaang Ceot Kyun (Elbow Out Punch)

NOTES:

1. Often used to trap their back hand

4 – Ulnar Deviation

Example Moves:

1. BZ Teoi Wun (Wide Pushing Wrist)

2. [No Form] Deng Kyun (Hammer Punch)

NOTES:

1. Often used to defend with the wrist or attack with the fingers

2. Also can be used to hook their arm downwards (SNT/BZ Got Sau)

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