Retain what comes in, send off what retreats. Rush in upon loss of hand contact.

 

The punch starts from the heart. Deffense and offense are simultaneous.

 

Strike any presented posture if it's there. Otherwise, strike when you see motion.

 

Occupy the inner gate to strike deep into the defense.

 

Siu Lim Tao mainly trains internal power. Practice it once a day - more will do no harm.

 

Be ferocious when clashing, be fast with your fists, be forcefull when applying power,

be accurate with timing, be quick to end the fight.

 

Do not collide with a strong opponent. With a weak opponent use a direct frontal assault.

 

Do not be too eager to strike. Do not be afraid to strike.

 

The arm bridge tracks the movement of the opponent's body; when the hands cannot prevail,

use the body position to save the situation.

 

Glass-like head, cotton-like belly and iron-like arm bridges.

 

Power is generated through the joints and originates in the heels.

 

Circular and straight accompany each other.

 

Know your own limits in the use of power. Releasing it all out is the sure way to be defeated.

 

Extreme softness enables one to be hard. Being extremely natural enables one to be agile.

 

The feet are like wheels and the arms like arrows.

 

Unite stance and waist. Coordinate hands and feet.

 

Understand the principle of Yin and Yang.