Yes. So, it's not like beginners can ever add power behind the strike. It normally ends with you Dqing or you barely touch them in all the wrong places give them more points in the end, but other than that, I've no problem with them.

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For Wushu. I suggest learning new moves, then making new moves after you understand the different ways your tori can move on the first turn, then you can improvise with the newly attained ability of tori control, try something different if you already haven't. If not, TRY harder.
Some people will tell you to improvise, but the chances are they know a couple of moves themselves.