The gaan sao is a hand move that reminds of a plough. It moves downwards following the orientation line.
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Man sao is the searching hand. It serves as front line to take the first attacks of the opponent. The typical ving tsun guard position is man sao...
What we describe as jum sao is the sinking elbow. This minimal move protects the under part of the upper body like belly and liver.