Pak Sao

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pak Sao is a Wing Chun term for a blocking technique. It is similar to a parry used in boxing. With Pak Sao, the hand comes directly out of the center of the body to slap away an attacker's strike to one's head. Effective application of Pak Sao involves creating an angle of deflection through which the opponent's blow can be slapped away with minimal effort.

An overcompensating Pak Sao may allow the attacker a free shot at you. This is because excessive effort creates the risk of being trapped by your opponent should if said opponent pulls your Pak Sao down and traps your other arm with it.