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(Fig. ssss1) The opponent faces Master Hawkins Cheung. (Fig. ssss1) As the opponent begins a front kick, Cheung Sifu immediately moves in.

(Figs. ssss1) Jamming the attack with a kick of his own, Cheung Sifu sends his opponent flying.

Biu jee (darting fingers), the third form, refers to the darting or thrusting motions trained in this set. Biu jee is comprised of the words biu, to “dart in,” and jee, to “point at” (with a finger or compass needle). In essence, it means that a practitioner must “dart in at what they are facing.” Biu jee trains an exponent in adjustments of position in relation to an opponent (bien jung sien) and stance. It comprises ways to break through an opponent’s centerline, and emergency techniques which can be used to free a practitioner when they are trapped or their structure is broken. Biu jee also teaches to strike with the fingers at the body’s weak points and develops one’s bridges to become as hard as steel. In addition, the form includes hooking steps and shifting along three centerlines. As it was traditionally taught only to disciples, there is a saying that “biu jee but chut mun” (biu jee does not go out the door.) As Chinese characters have different meanings, this saying can have several interpretations: 1) Don’t teach outsiders this set; 2) Don’t use biu jee (darting fingers technique) outside of your gates; 3) Don’t go out the door using biu jee. The question is which gate/door? Biu jee is only a secret, however, if one is unaware of its inner workings and understands the techniques solely on a superficial level.