Dance of the Thirteen Postures

The Thirteen Postures serve as an analytical tools for understanding the purpose and principle behind every move. Evaluating and applying their qualities helps a player decipher the energetics of each movement in the set as well as the skills and tactics employed in the form.

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Secret of Internal Power - thirteen tactics, skills, or energies known as the Thirteen Postures were the original single set of movements that later became Taijiquan

The Five Steps - detect energy and power of the Five Elements as they emerge and dissolve through the structure and orchestration of the feet

The Eight Gates - experience eight ways to direct energy through your arms according to the Eight Trigrams

The Four Primary Hands - hand maneuvers that deliver subtle force

The Four Corner Hands - hand maneuvers that deliver indirect force

includes 10 experiential audios