Tien Shan Pai
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Tien Shan Pai is a Northern Style martial art that is said to have originated in the Tien Mountains (Tien Shan) in Northwest China. This art is known for its graceful empty-hand and weapons forms that greatly rely on rhythm. One feature of this martial art is the demonstration of power accentuated by thuds made by the hands.
Tien Shan Pai has an effective self-defense maneuver that is characterized by the use of multiple blocks - if one block fails, the other can cover. Footwork is considered essential to countering attacks; Tien Shan Pai focuses on low, steady steps to the side, along with swift "hidden" steps to trick the opponent.
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