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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]]'''<br/>
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]]''' ('Patterns')<br/> 
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.

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