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An introduction to taichi tanglang chuan
The illustrations of the taichi tanglang killing fanplay
Posture 1 Preparatory gesture
Posture 2 Keeping both feet in the original place and pressing both palms down
Posture 3 Squatting half down as if riding a horse and placing both palms beside both legs
Posture 4a Stnading on one leg and crossing both hands (1)
Posture 4b Stnading on one leg and crossing both hands (2)
Posture 5 Standing with one foot touching the ground and sliding a palm out
Posture 6 Bowing a leg forward and rushing a fist out
Posture 7a Threading a pal out and flying the feet up in succession (1)
Posture 7b Threading a pal out and flying the feet up in succession (2)
Posture 7c Threading a pal out and flying the feet up in succession (3)
Posture 8 Turning the body and flying a foot out
Posture 9 Standing on one leg as a hero
Posture 10 Making a hooked hand and thrusting the fan out
Posture 11 Bowing a leg forward and striking the fan onto the head of the opponent
Posture 12 Bowing a leg forward and throwing the fan up to intercept the opponent's wrist
Posture 13 Squatting half down with one foot touching the gorund gently and throwing the fan down to intercept the opponent's wrist
Posture 14a Wielding the fan backward to attack the opponent (1)
Posture 14b Wielding the fan backward to attack the opponent (2)
Posture 15 Squatting half down with one foot touching the ground gently and hiding the fan in front of the body
Posture 16 Snapping the fan out as if a green snake entered a cave
Posture 17 Bowing a leg forward and throw the fan onto the opponent's head
Posture 18a Crossing both hands as if a roc were to spread its wings (1)
Posture 18b Crossing both hands as if a roc were to spread its wings (2)
Posture 19a Crossing both hands once more (1)
Posture 19b Crossing both hands once more (2)
Posture 20 Retreating and thrusting the fan straight to the right
Posture 21 Holding the fan upright to the sky
Posture 22 Moving forward and thrusting the fan levelly towards the opponent
Posture 23 Squatting with both legs crossed and throwing the fan against the opponent's legs
Posture 24 Squatting half down with one foot touching the ground gently and throwing the fan down to intercept the opponent's wrist
Posture 25 Bowing a leg forward and throwing the fan up to intercept the opponent's wrist
Posture 26 Squatting with both legs crossed and scoopoing the fan against the opponent's crotch
Posture 27 Bowing a leg forward and making the left hand a hooked one
Posture 28 Spreading the fan out
Posture 29 Blocking the opponent's eye and flying the feet in succession against the opponent
Posture 20 Bowing a leg forward and throwing the fan onto the opponent's head
Posture 31 Sliding a foot sidewise and scooping the fan againt the opponent's crotch
Posture 32a Throwing the fan out of the hand as if a swallow were flying into the forest (1)
Posture 32b Throwing the fan out of the hand as if a swallow were flying into the forest (2)
Posture 33 Bringing both feet together and thrusting the fan backhandedly
Posture 34 Bowing a leg forward and rushing the fan against the opponent's throat
Posture 35 Flying the right foot up as if to kick a door open
Posture 36 Bowing a leg forward and throwing the fan onto the opponent's temples
Posture 37 Turning the body and scoop the fan backhandedly up against the opponent's crotch
Posture 38a Seizing the fan back and throwing it onto the opponent's head (1)
Posture 38b Seizing the fan back and throwing it onto the opponent's head (2)
Posture 39 Squatting with one foot touching the ground gently and throwing the fan down to intercept the opponent's right wrist
Posture 40 Smashing the fan down onto the opponent
Posture 41a Intercepting the opponent's wrist with the fan and parting both feet (1)
Posture 41b Intercepting the opponent's wrist with the fan and parting both feet (2)
Posture 42a Turning the body and flying the left foot up (1)
Posture 42b Turning the body and flying the left foot up (2)
Posture 43 Making a hooked hand and throwing the fan onto the opponent's head
Posture 44 Parting both hands as if a roc were spreading its wings
Posture 45a Dragging the feet and turning the body back (1)
Posture 45b Dragging the feet and turning the body back (2)
Posture 45c Dragging the feet and turning the body back (3)
Posture 45d Dragging the feet and turning the body back (4)
Posture 46 Turning the body round and thrusting the fan in the right hand
Posture 47 Bowing a leg forward and smashing the up slantingly
Posture 48 Bowing a leg forward and scooping the fan against the opponent's crotch
Posture 49 Squatting half down as if, riding a horse and smashing the fan down onto the opponent's head
Posture 50a Transferring the fan from hand to hand and flying a foot up (1)
Posture 50b Transferring the fan from hand to hand and flying a foot up (2)
Posture 51 Squatting with one foot touching the ground gently and posing as if beating a tiger
Posture 52 Bringing both feet together and holding the right palm on the side of the waist
Posture 53 Turning the palms down and concluding the series