In this lesson you will learn how to do a sanda front hand uppercut ( in chinese: Qian Gou ). Protect your chin with the back hand when you punch ( keep hand close to chin ). Use your hips to put more power and speed into the punch. The front hand uppercut is a vey important sanda punch ( quanfa = punching skills ). To increase your reach, step forward as you punch. At the beginning I recommend you practice this technique in slow motion and/or in front of a mirror. Timing and leg movements are very important. Work with a training partner ( punching pads ).

Animated Sanda Lessons:

Sanda Main

Sanda Fighting Stance

Performed by: Li Xin and Zhang Hua Dong
Coach: Zhou Zhang Yong - Song Jiang Wushu School