武术 (wushu) / element(s) / 兵法 / [|]


4 elements
  1. 踢 (ti) -- kicking
  2. 打 (da) -- punching
  3. 摔交 (shuai [kuai] jiao) -- (fast) take down
  4. 拿 (na) -- capture/seize

发劲 (fajin) -- power release


12 models
  1. move like a tidal wave -- powerful, rhythmic, controlled force of movement
  2. still as a great mountain -- strength of still position with unmovable foundation
  3. jump like an ape -- agility and alertness of moving
  4. land like a magpie -- lightness and stability of landing
  5. balance like a rooster -- stillness and alertness in motion
  6. stand like a pine tree -- both feet on the ground
  7. spin like a wheel -- well-defined, controlled rotational movement
  8. bend like a bow -- storage of potential power in bending or twisting posture
  9. light as a leaf -- lightness of gliding effortlessly
  10. heavy as iron -- expression of seriousness, not vicious and in control
  11. suspend like an eagle -- animated state, alert and concentrated, with aim
  12. fast like the wind -- fast, sharp and swiftly accomplished movements

8 (integration) principles

  1. punch like a shooting comet -- clearly and swiftly
  2. eyes flash like an electric current -- range of view
  3. waist turns like a moving snake -- transmission of power
  4. steps should be rooted -- stepping movement
  5. vitality of spirit should be full and focused -- mental and spiritual expression
  6. breathing should be sunken -- breathing pattern
  7. power should be smooth -- proper power emission
  8. delivery should be thorough -- integrated expression

arm, eye, body, steps, stability, breathing, power, expression

5 styles
  1. circular movement -- soft appearance
  2. long fist -- emphasize kicking and striking
  3. long range -- to engage their opponent
  4. short range -- rapid, compact, close range strikes
  5. imitation -- praying mantis, monkey, drunken style