Wudang Spear Form – 13 Techniques Spear (太極十三勢搶)
| Technique No. | Technique Name. |
|---|---|
| 1. | Ready style |
| 2 | Beginning style |
| 3 | Facing the wind, blowing the willow |
| 4 | The waves going up and down |
| 5 | Obstructing the river to intercept the dipper |
| 6 | Green dragon stretching it's claw |
| 7 | Giant python turning it's head |
| 8 | Golden dragon swinging it's tail |
| 9 | Giving the horse it's head while chasing enemies |
| 10 | The black eared kite flies and the fish leaps |
| 11 | Golden cockerel nodding it's head |
| 12 | A white rainbow soaring over the sun |
| 13 | Lying tiger, dividing dragon |
| 14 | Plum blossom opens five petals |
| 15 | Celestial horse walks the skies |
| 16 | Tai Chi Completion Style |
Skill
Practicing the spear is said to promote wisdom.
Uses of Force
Just like open hand tai chi combat, there are eight uses of force with the spear. The first four are the same as open hand, but the final four are slightly different.
Extras
In addition to the 8 methods of force, the spear can be used with the butt or body of the spear to strike or push an opponent
Range
The object is to keep the opponent at spear’s length; at the point of the spear ideally. Once an attacker comes inside this range, the spearman is at a disadvantage, which is when the above comes into play.