Vohzen

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Vohzen are the 'poses', 'frames' or positions used in traditional Jin martial art Ir-Vothiam, usually in the physical aspect called Tek-Vothiam, though some meditative vohzen are used in the spiritual Eit-Vothiam.

Examples include:

Grasp Rosewing's Tail
Single Whip
Dusk Yibis Spreads Wings
Strum the Zitar
Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch
Appear to Close Entrance
Carry Beast to Mountain
Ward off Ezoujo
Thread Needle through Shroud
Draw in T'rath's Gift
Part Feiyen's Mane
Weaver Works the Loom
Gather Kith in Storm
Creeping Snake

Ikvaya
Ikvaya is a special meditative vohzen used in Eit-Vothiam - sacred to those who practice Ir-Vothiam. It involves closing the normal eyes to hone the deatheye's vision of the world. This is regarded as being a great motivator on life's path: an awareness of the reality and inevitability of one’s personal death can be a fantastic energizer, releasing unsuspected level of motivation for radical change.

Tu'an
This is the term used for specific transitions between vozhen, which teach application or choreographic technical displays. Traditional Jin theater performances often meld the retelling of historical stories, with the beautiful movements of Tek-Vothiam.