Comparing the Three Major Versions of the form Crushing Step

Did you know that there are three major versions of the form Crushing Step (beng bu)?

There is the version popular in Seven Star and Taiji Meihua Mantis:



There is the version popular in the Taiji Mantis lineage of Cui Shoushan:



There is the version popular in Chu Chuk Kai Taichi Mantis lneage:



All three versions of Bengbu share ten techniques.

They are:
01. The initial dodging step and strike.
02. The left thrusting palm strike followed by the step and right insert fist strike.
03. The right coiling elbow strike followed by a right crushing strike.
04. The left single or double palm strike to the rear followed by the arm lock.
05. The left thrusting palm strike and right insert fist strike followed by the arm lock.
06. The left sky facing elbow strike.
07. The eye gouge with two fingers.
08. The right hook hand strike or throw.
09. The double rubbing palms.
10. The final right waist chop.