The hand techniques used most often in class, in plain English. Nobody is expected to arrive knowing these — they are explained as they come up.
WingTsun's vocabulary is small on purpose — the same handful of hand shapes recombine into everything the system does, rather than a different name for every situation. These are the terms used most in class at New Path.
A deflecting hand that opens with the palm turned upward, used to redirect an incoming strike along the centerline while keeping a line open to counter. One of the first shapes taught, and one of the most repeated.
A raised, rotated forearm that deflects force coming from the side, named for the wing-like angle of the elbow. It yields to pressure rather than opposing it directly, which is the whole idea behind the technique.
A hand that rests lightly across an opponent's forearm to maintain contact and feel for openings. This is the shape most associated with chi sau — it is how you stay connected instead of guessing.
A small, tight circular motion of the wrist used to escape a grab or slip around an obstruction without losing the centerline. A small movement done correctly beats a large one done under pressure.
A double-arm rotating motion, both forearms turning together, used to clear a strong two-handed attack or grab in one movement rather than answering each hand separately.
No. Terms are used so students can follow instruction quickly in class, but every technique is also explained in plain English. Nobody is quizzed on vocabulary.
Both are romanisations of the same Chinese character. This school uses the -sau spelling, which is the convention associated with the WingTsun lineage of Grandmaster Leung Ting, even though the spelling is separate from any specific certification.
No. This page covers the hand techniques used most in everyday instruction. The full system is taught in person, over years, not from a list.
Come train, see the room and the instruction for yourself, then decide.