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Wu (Maozhai) Style Traditional 83 Form

北派吴式太极拳传统八十三式

北派吴式（茂斋老架／杨禹廷式）· 王茂斋—杨禹廷一系 · 83 movements · 20–30 min · Free

A sequence reference within Tai Chi Chuan (太極拳 · Taijiquan) — the movement names, their order, and a printable sheet.

PDF and print — the reference sheet is a four-page A4 file; print the page itself if you would rather have the full notes.

Counting · Numbered 1–83 continuously: 太极起式 is movement 1 and 合太极 is movement 83. 杨禹廷 divided the set into 326 动 — the figure to cite, from the 1990 edition; a 362 动 figure circulates and is not used. 84 exists twice over from unrelated sources (徐致一’s 1958 text, which follows the 吴鉴泉 line, and 战波’s northern 84); neither is on the heritage list, so 84 is recorded as a count with that caveat and never as the main one. 37 is 王培生’s 1953 abridgement of this frame — a shorter routine, not a count of it. 45 is the national competition routine. The 非遗 project page lists this branch’s routines as 茂斋老架83式, 杨禹廷式83式, 王培生式37式 and 16式, so there are two 83s, not one.

84 — two unrelated sources: 徐致一《吴式太极拳》(1958) counts 84 from the 吴鉴泉 line; 战波’s northern line also has an 84. Neither is on the heritage list, and the two are not the same sequence — not usable as the main count

Lineage · No state-issued standard text exists for this form; its authority rests on the 王茂斋 – 杨禹廷 transmission, the published editions, and a national heritage listing. 全佑 (1834–1902, of 大兴, Manchu Plain White Banner) studied with 杨露禅 and 杨班侯 and fused what he learned into a middle frame — the shape the style grew from. His pupil 王茂斋 (1862–1940, of 掖县, today 莱州) and his son 吴鉴泉 (1870–1942) refined it into the compact, loose, light frame that took the name 吴式. In 1928 吴鉴泉 went south to teach in Shanghai while 王茂斋 stayed in Beijing — the 南吴北王 split. 杨禹廷 (1887–1982), 王茂斋’s pupil, set the 八方线 that fixed the stepping, body, eye and hand method, and divided the 83 into 326 动, which is what made the northern frame teachable at scale; 王培生 (1919–2004), 李经梧 and 李秉慈 followed. 王培生 abridged the 83 into the 37 in 1953. Heritage: the northern branch entered the national list in 2014 as a fourth-batch extension item (Ⅵ-11, 序号 293, 北京市大兴区, 北京大兴鸣生亮武学研究会); the same transmission was a Beijing municipal item in 2009, and the two levels must not be conflated. The southern branch (吴鉴泉, 108) is listed separately in 2021.

Naming · No official per-movement English names exist for this form; every English name below is a common translation. 扇通背 is the main spelling here, with 闪通背 at movement 60 as the same posture under the other writing. 抱虎归山 is this branch’s name — the southern branch calls the posture 豹虎推山. 合太极 is the closing movement’s own name, not a variant of 收势. 退步跨虎 is executed differently from the south: a left empty stance with the left hook turned up. Other variants: 太极起式 / 起势, 提手上势 / 提手上式, 撇身捶 / 撇身锤, 搬拦捶 / 搬拦锤, 进步栽捶 / 进步栽锤, 倒撵猴 / 倒卷肱, 斜飞式 / 斜飞势, 下势 / 下式, 双峰贯耳 / 双风贯耳, 披身踢脚 / 披身蹬脚, 转身十字摆莲 / 转身十字摆莲腿, 转身双摆莲 / 转身双摆莲腿. The 83 has two northern editions — 茂斋老架 and 杨禹廷式 — and the 326-动 edition differs at points: 十字手 is not counted separately, movement 3 is written 斜单鞭, and 隅步 variants appear in the 揽雀尾 and 搂膝拗步. Those are not mixed into this listing.

Tai Chi Starting Posture

太极起式

also written 起势

Shift the left foot out, stand with the feet level and shoulder width; the wrists ward off forward, then both palms press down.左脚横移 → 两脚平立（与肩同宽）→ 两腕前掤 → 两掌下采
The body is upright and the feet stand level without floating; shoulders sink, elbows drop, breath settles. 无极势 / 预备式 may precede this but is not counted as a posture.立身中正、两脚平立不虚浮；松肩沉肘，气沉丹田；前另有"无极势/预备式"，不计式

Grasp the Bird's Tail

揽雀尾

Eight movements: hold the ball on the left in an empty stance, press with the right palm from a left bow stance, hold on the right, press with the left from a right bow stance, stroke back with the right, part with the right, pluck back with the right, press forward with the right.左抱七星（虚步抱掤）→ 右掌打挤（左弓步挤）→ 右抱七星 → 左掌打挤（右弓步挤）→ 右掌回捋 → 右掌前挒 → 右掌反采 → 右掌前按
All four hands are present — ward-off, stroke, press, push — the waist driving the arms along arcs; in the bow stance the knee does not pass the toe.含掤、捋、挤、按四劲；以腰为轴带动手臂走弧；弓步（正步）膝不过脚尖

Single Whip

单鞭

The right palm becomes a hook, the left palm strokes level into a horse stance.右掌变勾 → 左掌平捋（马步）
The hook is empty — five fingers loosely gathered, the wrist hanging naturally; in the horse stance both knees are level and neither passes the toe; the left palm releases on a small circle. The 326-动 edition writes this posture 斜单鞭.虚勾（五指松拢、腕自然下垂）；马步两膝平、膝不过足尖；左掌走小圈放出；326动本作"斜单鞭"

Raise Hands and Step Forward

提手上势

also written 提手上式

Turn half a face to the right into an empty stance holding ward-off, press with the left palm, let the right become a hook and lift the wrist, then turn the hook into a palm and draw the foot in to press.半面右转、虚步抱掤 → 左掌打挤 → 右掌变勾提腕 → 右勾变掌、收脚撑按
A 虚丁步 — the foot waits empty; the posture stops without becoming stagnant, shoulders sunk and elbows dropped.虚丁步；停而不滞、沉肩坠肘

White Crane Spreads Its Wings

白鹤亮翅

Bend forward and press the palms, turn left and turn the palm over, ward the left palm up, then let both elbows hang.俯身按掌 → 左转翻掌 → 左掌上掤 → 两肘下垂
The hands pull up and down against each other; the body stays upright and does not lean back.上下对拉；立身中正不后仰

Brush Knee and Twist Step

搂膝拗步

Twelve movements, carrying the left and right brush-knee push through three continuous passes.本式12动（含左右连续三次）
The brushing hand arcs past the knee; the push lands with the bow stance, force to the heel of the palm. The twisted step means the knee that bends and the palm that pushes are on opposite sides.搂手过膝走弧线；推掌与弓步同步、力达掌根；拗步（弓膝之侧与推掌之侧相反）

Hand Strums the Lute

手挥琵琶

The left palm closes forward, then wards up as the foot draws in and the hands rise.左掌前合 → 左掌上掤（收脚上举）
The arms gather in an empty stance with shoulders sunk and elbows dropped.虚步合抱，沉肩坠肘

Step Up, Parry, Block and Punch

上步搬拦捶

also written 搬拦锤

The left palm closes down, wards forward (parry), strokes back (block), then the right fist extends (punch).左掌下合 → 左掌前掤（搬）→ 左掌回捋（拦）→ 右拳前伸（捶）
Parry, block and punch run as three continuous actions. Within 杨禹廷’s teaching this punch must come out as 透劲 — force that goes through rather than stopping at the surface.搬、拦、捶三动连贯；"搬拦捶要打出透劲"

Apparent Close-Up

如封似闭

Draw the fist back and open it to a palm, then press both palms forward.抽拳变掌 → 两掌前按
The press reaches the heels of the palms and the weight moves forward and back clearly.按达掌根，重心前后移动清晰

Cross Hands

十字手

Cross both arms before the chest, the whole body gathering and sinking.两臂交叉抱成十字，周身合拢下沉
The crossed arms hold a rounded frame and the weight settles completely. The 326-动 edition does not count this posture separately.两臂撑圆、重心沉实；326动本不单独计式

Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain

抱虎归山

Both palms extend forward, open out, ward up, then let the elbows hang.两掌前伸 → 两掌展开 → 两掌上掤 → 两肘下垂
Both arms gather in a horse stance. 抱虎归山 is this branch’s name for the posture; the southern branch calls it 豹虎推山.马步双臂合抱；北派保留"抱虎归山"之名，南派作"豹虎推山"

Grasp the Bird's Tail (2nd)

揽雀尾

As movement 2, second appearance.同第2式（第2次）
Same requirements: the four hands complete, waist-led.要求同第2式：四劲齐备、以腰带动

Diagonal Single Whip

斜单鞭

As movement 3, taken on the diagonal.同第3式，方向为隅向（斜）
Hook hanging, horse stance level, the palm released on a small circle.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平、左掌走小圈

Fist Under Elbow

肘底看捶

also written 肘底锤 · 肘底看锤

Extend the right wrist to open the hook, then lift the elbow and bring the fist in — watching the fist from an empty stance.右腕前伸（展勾）→ 提肘进捶（虚步看捶）
The fist hides under the elbow, withheld rather than shown. In the 杨禹廷 transmission this is a 等劲 punch — a fist that waits for the moment instead of forcing it.拳藏肘下、含蓄不露；此为"等劲"之捶

Step Back and Repulse the Monkey

倒撵猴

also written 倒卷肱

Six movements: three continuous retreating passes, left and right.6动（左右连续三度）
On each retreat the toes touch first, the stride is about one foot long, and upper and lower body move together.退步脚尖先着地，步幅约一脚长，上下同步

Flying Oblique Posture

斜飞式

also written 斜飞势

The left palm wards up, strokes down, the left foot reaches forward, then the left shoulder leans in with the arms opening from a bow stance.左掌上掤 → 左掌下捋 → 左脚前伸 → 左肩左靠（弓步分展）
The shoulder strike and the opening arrive together, the two arms bracing against each other.肩靠与分展同时，两臂对撑

Raise Hands and Step Forward (2nd)

提手上势

As movement 4, second appearance.同第4式（第2次）
Same requirements: empty stance, shoulders sunk.要求同第4式：虚丁步、沉肩坠肘

White Crane Spreads Its Wings (2nd)

白鹤亮翅

As movement 5, second appearance.同第5式（第2次）
Opposing hands, torso upright.要求同第5式：上下对拉、立身中正

Brush Knee and Twist Step (2nd)

搂膝拗步

As movement 6, a two-movement passage.同第6式（2动）
Same requirements: brush past the knee, push with the stance.要求同第6式：搂手过膝、推掌与弓步同步

Needle at Sea Bottom

海底针

The right palm points forward, then sits back and lifts the palm; finally the palm points down in a 丁步 and inserts.右掌前指后坐挑掌 → 右掌下指（丁步下插）
The waist stays lifted rather than collapsing, the fingertips lead downward, and the intent reaches to 涌泉 under the foot.立腰不塌，指尖向下，意念达涌泉

Fan Through the Back

扇通背

also written 闪通背

Both palms extend forward and the body lifts, then the left palm presses from a horse stance with the arm raised.两掌前伸、起身上挑 → 左掌前按（马步架推）
Force from the heel of the palm, the front hand level with the nose, the rear hand a hook; the waist carries the hands.掌根发力、前手齐鼻、后手成勾；以腰带手

Turn Body and Throw Fist

撇身捶

also written 撇身锤

The left palm wards right as the step withdraws, then the right elbow plucks down and the fist swings out from a bow stance.左掌右掤（卸步搬抹）→ 右肘下采（弓步撇捶）
Within 杨禹廷’s classification this is a 拿法 — a locking technique, not a free swing; the waist carries the arm.撇身捶为"拿法"（杨禹廷门内分类）；以腰带臂

Step Back, Parry, Block and Punch

卸步搬拦捶

The left palm wards forward, wards left (parry), strokes back (block), then the right fist extends.左掌前掤 → 左掌左掤（搬）→ 左掌回捋（拦）→ 右拳前伸（捶）
The same three continuous actions as movement 8, delivered on a withdrawing step.同第8式三动连贯，于卸步中完成

Step Up, Grasp the Bird's Tail (3rd)

上步揽雀尾

Six movements: the right fist loosens and turns, opens to a palm, strokes back, parts, plucks back and presses forward.6动（右拳松转→变掌→回捋→前挒→反采→前按）
Entered on a step; the 326-动 edition calls this one 隅步揽雀尾.上步进入；326动本作"隅步揽雀尾"

Single Whip (2nd)

单鞭

As movement 3, second appearance.同第3式（第2次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Cloud Hands

云手

Six movements: the hands circle upright in turn while the feet step sideways.6动（侧行移步、左右交替）
The waist is the axis and the weight travels level. The northern frame steps in parallel and circles smaller than the Laizhou original — the 326-动 edition writes the name 纭手.以腰为轴；侧行重心水平移动、不忽高忽低；北派云手走平行步、圈幅偏小；326动本作"纭手"

Single Whip (3rd)

单鞭

As movement 3, third appearance.同第3式（第3次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Part the Feet, Left and Right

左右分脚

Four movements: the right palm strokes back, the palms cross, both rise as the knee lifts, then the palms part as the foot separates.4动：右掌回捋→两掌交叉→两掌高举（提膝上架）→两掌平分（分脚劈掌）
Stand firm on the support leg before lifting; the leg stays slightly bent and the body upright, not tipping. The 326-动 edition splits this passage into 左高探马, 右分脚, 右高探马 and 左分脚.先立稳支撑腿再提腿；支撑腿微屈、中正不侧倒；326动本拆作"左高探马—右分脚—右高探马—左分脚"

Turn Body and Heel Kick

转身蹬脚

Four movements: the fists cross, the knee lifts as the body turns, the fists rise, then the palms part with the heel kick.4动：两拳交叉→提膝转身→两拳（掌）高举→两掌平分
The turn is carried by the waist; the heel leads with the toes drawn back. The 326-动 edition writes 提膝转身蹬脚.转身以腰带身；蹬脚力达脚跟、脚尖回勾；326动本作"提膝转身蹬脚"

Brush Knee and Twist Step (3rd)

搂膝拗步

As movement 6, third appearance.同第6式（第3次）
Same requirements: brush and push together.要求同第6式：搂手与推掌同步

Step Forward and Plant Punch

进步栽捶

also written 进步栽锤

Six movements: the left palm presses down, the right presses forward, the right presses down, the left presses forward (with a right brush-knee step), the left presses down, then the right plants from a left bow stance.6动：左掌下按→右掌前按→右掌下按→左掌前按（右搂膝拗步）→左掌下按→右掌下栽（左弓步栽捶）
Within 杨禹廷’s teaching the plant releases as 崩劲 — a snapping force — with the right arm at a right angle to the rear leg; waist loose, hips tucked.栽捶打出"崩劲"；右臂与后腿成直角；松腰敛臀

Turn Body, Parry, Block and Punch

翻身搬拦捶

also written 翻身搬拦锤

As movement 8, completed through a turn of the body.同第8式（翻身完成）
Same three continuous actions; the 326-动 edition writes this passage 翻身撇身捶.要求同第8式：三动连贯；326动本作"翻身撇身捶"

Step Up and High Pat on Horse

上步高探马

Following step and sit back, then probe forward from an empty stance.跟步坐腿、虚步探掌
The palm stays no higher than the eyes and the torso stays vertical.探掌高不过眼，上体竖直

Drape Body and Kick

披身踢脚

also written 披身蹬脚

Four movements: the fists turn right, cross in a wrapped step, rise, then the palms part with the kick.4动：两拳右转→两拳交叉（歇步裹拳）→两拳高举→两掌平分（蹬脚劈掌）
The step and body land together and the axis holds while draping.步随手落、披身而不失中轴

Step Back and Beat the Tiger

退步打虎

also written 打虎式

Four movements: the palms join and withdraw as the step retreats, the fists rise and drive from a bow stance, the palms join and withdraw again, the fists rise again.4动：两掌合下撤步下捋→两拳并举弓步贯冲→合掌撤步→两拳并举
The eyes hold the front fist and the waist releases; the body drapes while the structure stays whole. The 326-动 edition writes 左右打虎.目视前拳、转腰发力，身披而势整；326动本作"左右打虎"

Double Jump Kick

二起脚

Leap and slap the foot in the air.起跳腾空拍脚
Large rise and fall; land with bent knees to cushion and protect knee and ankle.起落大，落地屈膝缓冲、注意保护膝踝

Twin Peaks Strike the Ears

双峰贯耳

also written 双风贯耳

Both palms pluck down, then both fists drive from a bow stance.两掌下采 → 两拳相对、弓步贯拳
The striking surfaces face each other — the flat of the fists, not the fist eyes — because the target is the opponent’s two ear gates.两拳拳面相对（非拳眼相对），正打对方两耳门

Turn Body, Double Jump Kick

翻身二起脚

As movement 36, completed through a turn of the body.同第36式（翻身完成）
Same requirements: jump and slap joined, cushioned landing.要求同第36式：起跳与拍脚相合、落地缓冲

Turn Body and Throw Fist (2nd)

撇身捶

As movement 22, second appearance.同第22式（第2次）
Waist-led, the fist as a locking action.要求同第22式：以腰带臂、撇身捶为拿法

Step Up, Parry, Block and Punch (2nd)

上步搬拦捶

As movement 8, second appearance.同第8式（第2次）
Three continuous actions, released with 透劲.要求同第8式：三动连贯、打出透劲

Apparent Close-Up (2nd)

如封似闭

As movement 9, second appearance.同第9式（第2次）
Press to the heels, weight clear.要求同第9式：按达掌根、重心清晰

Cross Hands (2nd)

十字手

As movement 10, second appearance.同第10式（第2次）
Crossed arms rounded, weight settled.要求同第10式：两臂撑圆、重心沉实

Embrace the Tiger and Return to the Mountain (2nd)

抱虎归山

As movement 11, second appearance.同第11式（第2次）
Both arms gather in a horse stance.要求同第11式：马步双臂合抱

Grasp the Bird's Tail (4th)

揽雀尾

As movement 2, fourth appearance.同第2式（第4次）
Four hands complete.要求同第2式：四劲齐备

Diagonal Single Whip (2nd)

斜单鞭

As movement 13, second appearance.同第13式（第2次）
Hook hanging, diagonal direction.要求同第13式：虚勾、隅向

Part the Wild Horse's Mane

野马分鬃

Gather the hands and draw the foot in, then separate up and down from a bow stance.抱手收脚、弓步上下分掌
The front hand is level with the brow and the rear hand presses beside the hip, the arms about forty-five to sixty degrees apart, pulling against each other.前手与眉齐、后手按于胯旁，两臂夹角约45°—60°；上下对拉

Fair Lady Works at the Shuttles

玉女穿梭

Turn continuously and, in the four corner directions, ward with one arm and push with the other.连续转体，四隅方向上一架一推
Each turn runs ninety to one hundred and twenty degrees, the waist carries the threading palm, the front foot turns in about forty-five degrees, and the torso stays upright.转身90°—120°，以腰带手穿掌，前脚内扣约45°，上体不歪斜

Grasp the Bird's Tail (5th)

揽雀尾

As movement 2, fifth appearance.同第2式（第5次）
Four hands complete.要求同第2式：四劲齐备

Single Whip (4th)

单鞭

As movement 3, fourth appearance.同第3式（第4次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Cloud Hands (2nd)

云手

As movement 26, second appearance.同第26式（第2次）
Waist as axis, weight level, parallel steps.要求同第26式：以腰为轴、重心水平、平行步

Single Whip (5th)

单鞭

As movement 3, fifth appearance.同第3式（第5次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Push Down Posture

下势

also written 下式

Close the foot and drop into the low stance, pressing or threading the palm through.扣脚仆步、下沉按（穿）掌
The low stance lies flat with the weight sunk and the knee not turning inward; depth follows your flexibility.仆步平铺、重心下沉；膝不内扣；高度可依个人柔韧度调整

Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg

金鸡独立

Raise the knee, one palm lifting and the other pressing down.提膝，一掌上挑、一掌下按
Knee and lifting palm rise together; the support leg stays slightly bent, the torso vertical.提膝与上挑掌同时；支撑腿微屈站稳、上体竖直不后仰

Step Back and Repulse the Monkey (2nd)

倒撵猴

As movement 15, second appearance.同第15式（第2次）
Toes touch first, stride one foot long, upper and lower together.要求同第15式：脚尖先着地、步幅约一脚长、上下同步

Flying Oblique Posture (2nd)

斜飞式

As movement 16, second appearance.同第16式（第2次）
Shoulder strike and opening together, arms bracing.要求同第16式：肩靠与分展同时、两臂对撑

Raise Hands and Step Forward (3rd)

提手上势

As movement 4, third appearance.同第4式（第3次）
Empty stance, shoulders sunk.要求同第4式：虚丁步、沉肩坠肘

White Crane Spreads Its Wings (3rd)

白鹤亮翅

As movement 5, third appearance.同第5式（第3次）
Opposing hands, torso upright.要求同第5式：上下对拉、立身中正

Brush Knee and Twist Step (4th)

搂膝拗步

As movement 6, fourth appearance.同第6式（第4次）
Brush and push together.要求同第6式：搂手与推掌同步

Needle at Sea Bottom (2nd)

海底针

As movement 20, second appearance.同第20式（第2次）
Waist lifted, fingertips leading.要求同第20式：立腰不塌、指尖向下

Fan Through the Back (2nd)

闪通背

also written 扇通背

As movement 21, second appearance — written 闪通背 here, where the main list has 扇通背.同第21式（第2次）；此处拳谱作"闪通背"，清单主名作"扇通背"
Palm heel leads, front hand at nose height, rear hand a hook.要求同第21式：掌根发力、前手齐鼻、后手成勾

Turn Body and Throw Fist (3rd)

撇身捶

As movement 22, third appearance.同第22式（第3次）
Locking action, waist-led.要求同第22式：拿法、以腰带臂

Step Up, Parry, Block and Punch (3rd)

上步搬拦捶

As movement 8, third appearance.同第8式（第3次）
Three continuous actions, 透劲.要求同第8式：三动连贯、透劲

Step Up, Grasp the Bird's Tail (6th)

上步揽雀尾

As movement 24, second appearance in that form.同第24式（第6次/共8次）
Six movements, entered on a step.要求同第24式：6动、上步进入

Single Whip (6th)

单鞭

As movement 3, sixth appearance.同第3式（第6次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Cloud Hands (3rd)

云手

As movement 26, third appearance.同第26式（第3次）
Waist as axis, weight level.要求同第26式：以腰为轴、重心水平

Single Whip (7th)

单鞭

As movement 3, seventh appearance.同第3式（第7次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Palm to the Face

迎面掌

Step up in a same-side step and push the palm upright forward.上步（顺步）立掌前推
Same-side step — the knee that bends and the palm that pushes are on the same side; force to the heel of the palm, torso upright.顺步（弓膝之侧与推掌同侧）、力达掌根、上体中正

Turn Body, Cross-Shaped Lotus Kick

转身十字摆莲

also written 转身十字摆莲腿

Turn through a full circle and sweep the leg outward in a fan, both palms slapping the instep in turn.转体一周，外摆腿呈扇形，两掌依次拍击脚面
Turn and sweep coordinate and the landing is even.转体与摆腿协调、落地平稳

Brush Knee and Point-to-Groin Punch

搂膝指裆捶

Step up and brush the knee, then drive the fist down and forward toward the groin.上步搂膝，拳向前下指裆
Within 杨禹廷’s teaching this punch releases as 回抽劲 — a drawing-back force — and the body sits higher and the step is shorter than in the plant punch; the power comes from the legs rather than from driving the fist forward.指裆捶打出"回抽劲"；身法比栽捶高、步子小，以腿部的力打出

Step Up, Grasp the Bird's Tail (7th)

上步揽雀尾

As movement 24, third appearance in that form.同第24式（第7次/共8次）
Six movements, entered on a step.要求同第24式：6动、上步进入

Single Whip (8th)

单鞭

As movement 3, eighth appearance.同第3式（第8次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Push Down Posture (2nd)

下势

As movement 52, second appearance.同第52式（第2次）
Flat low stance, knee not turning in.要求同第52式：仆步平铺、膝不内扣

Step Up to the Seven Stars

上步七星

Step up into an empty stance and cross both fists before the chest to form the seven stars.上步虚步，两拳（掌）交叉架于胸前成"七星"
The crossed guard is rounded and the weight sits on the back leg.交叉架圆、虚步重心在后腿

Step Back and Ride the Tiger

退步跨虎

Step back and brace the two palms diagonally, one above the other.退步，两掌上下斜撑
The retreat and the parting of the hands are simultaneous. This is one of the clearest north/south differences: here it is a left empty stance with the left hook turned up, where the Shanghai frame stands on the right leg with the left hook down.退步与分手同时；北派为左虚步、左手勾朝上（南派上海架为右腿独立、左手勾朝下）

Turn Body and Palm to the Face

转身迎面掌

Turn the body, then complete the face palm with the turn and the push together.转体后完成迎面掌，转身与推掌同步
Same requirements as movement 67: same-side step, force to the heel of the palm.要求同第67式：顺步、力达掌根

Turn Body, Double Lotus Kick

转身双摆莲

also written 转身双摆莲腿

Turn through a full circle and sweep both legs in turn, the palms slapping the instep twice.转体一周，双摆莲连续拍脚两次
The landing is even; protect knee and ankle on the way down.落地平稳、膝踝注意缓冲

Bend the Bow to Shoot the Tiger

弯弓射虎

Bend the leg and set the two fists one forward and one back, as if drawing a bow.弓腿，两拳一前一后如开弓
The fists pull against each other, the waist releases, the eyes hold the front fist.两拳前后对拉如挽弓、转腰发力、目视前拳

Step Up and Palm to the Face

上步迎面掌

As movement 67, completed on a step.同第67式（上步完成）
Same-side step, force to the heel of the palm.要求同第67式：顺步、力达掌根

Turn Body, Parry, Block and Punch (2nd)

翻身搬拦捶

As movement 32, second appearance.同第32式（第2次）
Three continuous actions through a turn.要求同第32式：翻身完成的三动连贯

Step Up and High Pat on Horse (2nd)

上步高探马

As movement 33, second appearance.同第33式（第2次）
Palm below the eyes, torso vertical.要求同第33式：探掌高不过眼、上体竖直

Step Up, Grasp the Bird's Tail (8th)

上步揽雀尾

As movement 24, last appearance.同第24式（第8次/共8次）
Six movements, entered on a step.要求同第24式：6动、上步进入

Single Whip (9th)

单鞭

As movement 3 — the ninth and last single whip.同第3式（第9次）
Hook hanging, stance level.要求同第3式：虚勾、马步两膝平

Closing Posture

合太极

also written 收势

Draw both palms in, close the feet and return to standing.两手收掌、并步还原
Close slowly with long breaths, the breath settling to the abdomen; once standing, hold the posture rather than collapsing.缓缓收势、呼吸深长、气沉丹田；还原后不立刻松懈

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