Following the development of the ability to neutralize an incoming force, the student will learn to further apply these skills in the context of the five categories of combat techniques:

1. Leg techniques (Bu Fa): kicking, hooking, sweeping, stamping, and linking.

2. Striking (Da): shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, palm, fist, knee, hip, chest, back, head, etc. techniques.

3. Fa jing; A sudden, relaxed, expression of whole body power- can be focused for a short, medium, or long range. The result of correct postural relaxation and alignment( “frame”), abdominally generated movement, use of ground to amplify transfer of kinetic force through the frame, focus, and weight transference. Developed by specific postures in form and by auxiliary training methods (including weapons forms) to increase body strength and skill in issuing it.

4. Qinna- joint locking techniques. Techniques found in solo forms, practiced in pushing hands.

5. Throwing (Shuai Jiao)- casting the opponent to the ground. Techniques found in solo forms, practiced in pushing hands.To develop martial ability, one must first develop a solid foundation of basic skills. The student develops technique, timing, and sensitivity to the opponent via two person exercises typified by Tui Shou (“Pushing Hands”).