Crane Beak 鶴嘴手
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (bunched-fingertip strike to a vital point)
Its coordinate
This technique occupies a cell of the solution space when T·S·M slots are present.
T1S1M1How it is coded
T1S1M1The decision path
Three independent questions place the technique. Observation only.
Who acts first?
T1 Unilateral.
At what range does it resolve?
S1 Hit & away.
By what mechanism?
M1 Hands.
Statistical analysis
All forms →Where it appears
Forms of this art that include the technique.
This technique is not yet listed in a form of Shaolin Gung Fu.
Neighbours
Related techniques
Other primitives in this art.
non_combat: the foundational wide, parallel-footed, knees-bent stance used to build leg strength and a stable base before any technique training
Horse Stance (Mabu) 馬步
non_combat: an attacking stance with the front leg bent and the rear leg straight, weighting the front leg to drive power into a punch
Bow Stance (Gongbu) 弓步
non_combat: weight held entirely on the rear leg with the front foot resting lightly on its toe, enabling quick punches and evasive shifts
Empty Stance (Xubu) 虛步
non_combat: one leg deeply bent, the other extended nearly flat to the ground, used to defend against high attacks and deliver low-level strikes
Drop Stance (Pubu) 仆步
non_combat: legs crossed and bent, sitting low to protect the groin while preparing rapid lateral movement or a side kick
Cross Stance (Xiebu) 歇步
non_combat: standing balanced on one leg with the other knee raised above the navel, used before a medium- or high-level kick