一、挑顶

挑顶是八极拳六大开之首，其招法简洁实用，攻击性强。挑顶有挑顶、阴顶、针顶、反雷顶、窝心頂、中指尖頂等技法。这里以挑頂为例作介绍。

实战说明：敌我对峙，我以先声夺人之势上右步；同时右手照敌面门猛击，紧接着两脚向前闯步，同时右臂屈肘以肘尖为力点挑击敌心窝或下颌（图1）。

动作要领：上步时要踏中门而入，所谓“脚踏中门夺地位，就是神鬼都难搪”，即向敌两腿之间上步，右拳击面与肘击要快速突然，刚猛暴烈，侧身进击。

实战变化：我右手击面时若敌来不及防守即为实招，若敌已变化即为虚招，若敌撤步闪过肘底，可用右反背拳砸其面门，同时可用右脚踢其胫骨或反踹其膝关节。

二、蹉提

“提”在六大开中亦占有显著位置，“提”即自下向上的发力动作。蹉提是八极拳中的一个重要技巧，有翻提、提贯手（指上肢动作）、蹉提、反蹉提等多种形式。

实战说明：enemy, I with swift and sudden movement strike the enemy's face or heart with my right hand, then kick the enemy's shin or knee with my left foot (Figure 2).

Action principle: The upper body is like a cloud that pulls down, while the lower body is like a root that digs deep. This technique requires quickness and agility to execute effectively.

Real-time changes: If the opponent attempts to block or parry, use a reverse kicking motion to target their knees or shins. Alternatively, if the opponent opens up an opportunity for attack, quickly retreat and counterattack using techniques such as shrink wrapping or hooking.

Three circles of grab

The "grab" technique in eight extreme martial arts refers to lateral force application. It includes inner circle grabs, outer circle grabs, crushes grabs etc.

Explanation of real combat: When facing an adversary who has not yet fully committed his defense against your initial attack (right hand punch), seize this momentary lapse by swiftly advancing your left foot forward while simultaneously executing a downward grabbing action with your right hand towards their shoulder area.

Principle of movement: In eight extreme martial arts practice we say "upper body punches down" which means one should aim for vulnerable spots on opponents' bodies. The grabbing action should be done quickly but smoothly without any abrupt movements.

Variations in actual combat: If the opponent manages to avoid this grab you can change into another move called "crush". This involves using both hands together pressing downwards onto one side of their head forcing them down onto their knees. Another option would be to use both arms in opposite directions pulling apart from each other causing maximum discomfort for your adversary thus rendering them unable fight back effectively anymore.

四、高举

五、大擒抱

六、小擒抱