The correct lop Sao

Once your awareness has been stimulated and you feel the energy the lop Sao (Grabbing Hand) may come into play.When attempting the Lop Sao remember to keep your structure and do not raise the elbow.The correct Lop Sao in trapping though it has similar characteristics of the Pak Sao in the manner of removing an obstacle from the path of fire may also upset your opponent's balance while at the same time clearing the obstruction from the path.However remember it too only needs to move enough to continue on with the hit.The structure and mechanics of the lop Sao are like a well timed machine.once the the tactical awareness has been stimulated the mechanics as well as the hit are all simultaneous.As the body torques the wrist turns for the grab (Do Not Raise the elbow)and simultaneously the hit fires.like the mechanics of a cam shaft.Remember the power comes from the entire body and proper mechanics not the arm.
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