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Bong sao (wing arm) is probably the trademark of Wing Chun, so unique and outstanding is its shape. In the bong sao, the forearm indicates a gradual dip and the shoulder is kept relaxed. It is the only core Wing Chun hand position in which the elbow flies outward. The technique varies in height according to the opponents attacking bridge and its variations include high, middle, and low positions. Bong sao can only be executed when there is a force sufficient to create its need. When used, it can be employed as a shield, as a transitional move, or to slow or drag an opponent’s attack. The dual nature and multidimensional aspects of the technique allow for vast differences in its interpretation. The traditional saying that “bong sao does not remain” serves to remind the practitioner that this technique must be used only in the moment of its need, then changed immediately.

Fook sao (subduing hand) is so-named after its design, which makes it ideal for subduing the force of an opponents arm upon contact. Etymologically, the Chinese character for fook signifies a dog held down by a person, and this is exactly what the fook sao does through control of an opponent’s leverage point. Fook sao, like tan sao, is also held perpendicular to the body. Its difference lies in that fook sao is an on-top-of-the-bridge position, whereas tan sao is a relatively underneath-the-bridge position. Fook sao arguably has the most transition positions and can lead into lop sao (grabbing hand), gum sao (pinning hand), pak sao (slapping hand), jut sao (choking hand), and other techniques (Figs. ssss1).