Opening Form - This technique is a counter attack from a strangle. As the strangle is applied raise both arms to break strangle and then push with double palms to the chest.

Shoulder Stroke - This is a counter attack from a punch. As the punch comes in you grab the wrist with your right hand and then come underneath with a shoulder stroke to the attackers floating ribs.

Single Whip - The right hand forms a cranes beak so it can hook on and deflect an incoming punch, whilst at the same time striking the attackers chest with the left palm.

Raise Hands - The objective is to break the arm & leg and then uproot your opponent by locking the arm.

White Crane Spreads its Wings - This is a counter to a strangle. As the strangle is applied, break the strangle and kick to the groin at the same time.

Brush Knee, Push - This is a counter to a mid section punch. Block the punch outwards with your left hand and palm heel strike to the sternum with your right palm.

Strum the Lute - The objective is to break the leg, then swiftly pull your opponent down.

Step Up Parry Punch - This is a counter to a punch. Parry the blow, kick to the knee then step through and punch to the floating ribs.

Apparent Close Up - The left hand comes underneath to sweep away the opponents right punch and to open up the centre line (main target area), for a double palm strike.

Cross Hands - This is a counter to a right punch. The right hand circles clockwise. Apply an outer block, then trap the attackers right arm to the inside of the right knee and throw the attacker over.

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