Glossary

Glossary

Common Wing Tzun and Escrima terms briefly explained.

Sifu
Master / teacher. The honorific title for an instructor who has reached at least 3rd technician grade.
Si-Hing
Older training brother - a student who started earlier than you.
Si-Dai
Younger training brother - a student who started later than you.
Chi Sao
Sticking hands. The central sensitivity and reflex training of Wing Tzun.
Lat Sao
Free hands / free fighting. Drill format that combines combat distances and techniques.
Biu Tze
The third Wing Tzun form, introduced from 1st TG - also called „emergency techniques".
Siu Nim Tao
The first form of Wing Tzun („little idea") - the foundation of structure and energy work.
Chum Kiu
The second Wing Tzun form („seeking the bridge") - footwork and contact handling.
Muk Yan Jong
Wooden Dummy. Form on the wooden training partner from 5th practitioner grade.
Escrima
Filipino martial art with sticks, knives and empty hands. The EBMAS variant follows the lineage of Grandmaster René Latosa.
Sinawali
Double-stick basic drill in Escrima. Training of rhythm, coordination and weapon awareness.