First you learn the words or basic building blocks. Next you learn to string these words together into sentences. Then you learn the grammar or principles for how to apply these sentences in a freestyle manner. Although there are many techniques, it is a good idea to try to master the techniques shown on these pages first. We have shown various techniques which can be performed from the two starting positions.
Many techniques also arise from the in between positions.
Against a beginner, any of these techniques work quite successfully. Against an advanced practitioner these techniques will work only if he has made a mistake in his defense. With two advanced practitioners, one does not win the fight, the other side merely loses it through a mistake. The Basic Words From the left Tan sau and right high Fook sau position, you can apply the center palm hit when the center is open, the Chum sau to stiffen up the opponent, the elbow to attack a weak defense, and the trapping hand to tie up the opponent. Starting position 2.