Yiquan is systematically structured so students can progress in clearly defined steps from learning how to unify the body to acquire whole-body strength, through to learning how to manipulate opponents and to fighting applications using the new way of moving that Yiquan encourages. The complete system consists of seven sections.

 

 

Standing postures (zhan zhaung) divide into health and combat  postures. Combat postures are used to develop strength sensing (mo li), this is unique to yiquan.

 

Strength testing (shi li) are simple slow

movements performed in a stationary position.

 

Friction  step (mo ca bu) combines

strength testing with controlled stepping.

 

Explosive energy (fa li) are fast movements to

issue power.

 

Pushing hands (tui shou) fixed and moving

step partner practice used to experience

sensitivity to another persons movement,

balance and  whole-body  strength.

 

Voice/breath testing (shi sheng) to unify all

parts of the body during the release of power.

 

Combat  practice (ji ji fa), the application of

all elements of yiquan in a freestyle sparring or fighting situation.