Indications of internal skill

Internal skills:

1. Ease
2. Grace
3. Acuity
4. Playful
5. Circular
6. Subtlety
7. Softness
8. Sensitivity
9. Nimbleness
10. Appropriateness
11. Whole-body movement
12. Less effort to greater effect
13. Significant degree of composure in combat
14. Spontaneous combat skills against unrehearsed attacks
15. Clear competence with chin na (7 skills), jing and shuai jiao
16. The ability to apply all aspects of the art (forms, drills & skills) in a thorough & convincing manner

These qualities indicate an internal approach.