Reverse Tan Sao


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Reverse Tan Sao is an efficient deflection when applied from an extended arm position. Used mainly against high straight punches.
It may be that you initiated an attack, your opponent also punches over your arm at the same time, your arm is not in a suitable position for a normal Tan Sao as it is extended past its normal position. The reverse Tan comfortably deals with the attack.

Contact area
The surface area used by the Tan Sao varies with the Type of Tan Sao used.


Sliding Tan Sao contact area

 

 

 

Rolling Tan Sao contact area

Reverse Tan Sao contact area

Flipping Tan Sao contact area

 

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