WuXing Pillars

The WuXing Pillars is an exercise that employs a group of 5 wooden beams planted in the ground. By navigating and striking them, the practitionner learns to hit and generate power from unconventional angles and better his timing.

The pillars are navigated based on a definite pattern following the 5 elements ; some systems use this exercise to determine if a student is capable of completing the pattern without breaking rhythm, proving he has acquired the core movement principles of the style.