Tai Chi 13 Postures: Ba Men Wu Bu

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Tai Chi 13 Postures, also known as Ba Men (Eight Doors or Eight Techniques) and Wu Bu (Five Steps), are the essence of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Quan — The First of Tai Chi). In this article, Helen shares how the Tai Chi 13 Postures are the keys that unlock the secret of all Taijiquan. All other skills of Taijiquan come from the different variations and combinations of these 13 skills.