The main emphasis of this form is, as the name suggests, to seek a “bridge”, meaning physical contact with an opponent’s body, arm or leg. This bridge allows the Wing Chun practitioner to utilize sensitivity and energy developed through Chi Sau to control and dominate an opponent’s movements.

Siu Nim Tao also introduces footwork and kicking techniques to the Wing Chun student, and contains several techniques that are used to recover the centreline.