Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 506

In the Sahp Sīng Bouh 十星步 – Ten Star Footwork, the seventh star is Bīu Máh 標馬 – Thrusting Step. “Bīu 標” means “Thrust” just like in Bīu Zī 標指 – Thrusting Fingers, the third form of Wing Chun. In the past Bīu Zī was secret and only taught to a few students. Today, it is no longer secret, but it is still an advanced level. When we use Bīu Zī it must be very fast, like an attacking snake. A fast attack is the best kind of attack. If you strike well, then the fight is over. You can imagine, striking your opponent’s eyes, then continuing to attack them with fast punches and kicks until they are completely defeated. Since Bīu Máh means Thrusting Step, it is very fast attacking footwork. We use it when our enemy is further away and we need to quickly jump over that distance to attack them before they realise. This means we need to be a certain distance where we are not close enough to punch or kick and then we thrust over that distance to attack. It is best to do this when they are not prepared or paying attention, then it is very effective.