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Definition
"Choking hand"; a specific workout form and hand technique in Wing Chun kung fu.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a close range striking and trapping technique found in Wing Chun. It describes the action of obstructing or controlling the opponent's arm movement to create an opening for an attack. The term is highly specialized and rarely used outside of martial arts training contexts.
Examples
The master taught me how to practice the choking hand technique.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of choking someone by the throat, as the term is strictly limited to the technical application of hand-to-hand combat.
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