13 postures-Shi San Shi (Eight Gates and Five Directions)
1. Ward Off – Peng
2. Roll Back – Lu
3. Press – Ji
4. Push – An
5. Pull Down – Tsai
6. Split – Lieh
7. Elbow – Chou
8. Shoulder – Kao
9. Advancing Steps – Jin
10. Retreating Steps – Tui
11. Stepping to the Left Side – Ku
12. Stepping to the Right Side – Pan
13. Settling at the Center – Ding