Wubei Zhi (Vol. 36)

Wu Bei Zhi, Volume 88: Array Methods, Part 1: Teaching Skills, 5

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A complex martial arts or tactical movement diagram illustrating a sequence of footwork and strikes. The diagram consists of a series of interconnected lines and circular paths. Key positions and actions are enclosed in cartouches or written along the paths. The sequence begins at the bottom left and concludes at the top left. Key elements include: "Start" at the bottom left, leading to "Correct Four-Level Stance"; "End" at the top left, concluding with "Dragging the thorns, leaving no gate"; circular loops indicating turns or repetitive strikes; and specific stances such as horse stance, five flowers, ground-covering brocade, and whirlwind kick.

Dragging the thorns, leaving no gate End
Horse stance Advance step, Turn
Four-level Advance step, Turn back, Strike, Right
Dance one round, Advance step, Strike, Not point
Edge enter, Two rounds, Advance, Entwine, Roll
Ground-covering brocade, Body, Turn
Turn back, Advance step, Whirlwind kick
Start Correct Four-Level Stance, Five flowers, Left, Turn, Strike
Horse stance