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In recent years, there has been some disagreement over the nature and form of footwork in Yip Man Wing Chun, becoming a noted source of controversy. However, it is known that Yip Man taught his students various methods of stepping while either dragging or picking up the feet, in both fixed and relaxed stances.

Tan sao (spread-out hand) is the basic configuration from which the other arm shapes are derived. Tan sao faces ninety-degrees perpendicular to the body and its height is determined by facing the opponent or by the “bridge” (extended arm) it comes in contact with. The hand is straightened out and the wrist is bent naturally. Tan sao also trains the hei (qi, internal energy) circulation and force projection. An old Wing Chun saying holds that “under heaven the tan sao is invincible,” and it is known that when Yip Man practiced the first set, siu nim tao, he would spend at least an hour on the tan sao section.

Master Koo Sang practices a movement from the baat jaam dao.

Gaun Gwun from the luk dim boon gwun techniques is demonstrated by Master Koo Sang.