Why does Hung Ga do the index finger salute?

[Bernard]

Someone mentioned the index finger salute may be a buddhist hand symbol:



Not sure, but I think its called a tarjani mudra which is a "threat, warning. The extended index finger is pointed at the opponent, which is ignorance or delusion and the antidote is wakefulness or mindfulness."

[hskwarrior]

I know A LOT of people want to understand that signal as martial technique but its not. out of just not knowing, people overlook the underlying reality that some of the hands in southern gung fu were also used as secret signals, no martial value....but to members of the fraternity........they know.