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The scissors gaan sao is to be considered equally as defensive or offensive move. It protects the whole upper body from waist to head.

Tan sao

The tan sao is described as a palm up hand. It is an attacking hand oriented forward.

Wu sao

Wu sao will be described as protecting hand. It is the last line of defense in front of the body, before the attack reaches it.

Gaan sao

The gaan sao is a hand move that reminds of a plough. It moves downwards following the orientation line.