After completion of the Jurus the student will proceed to the level of Lian. In Buah Pukul the Lian means movements or patterns, similar in concept to the kata of karate or the forms of Chinese martial arts.

There are four levels of Lian with each level containing four Lians to be mastered. At the Lian level the student is introduced to those specific techniques and applications which are integral to each Lian. The level of complexity and skill of the student progresses as he progresses with the Lian.

In Lian, the student learns techniques and tactics such as Rebut (seizing the opponent's line of defense), Reju (continual pressure on the opponent), Turut (following the opponent's direction of movement), Titik (immobilising the opponent's arms) and Makan Gerak (pre-emptive strikes and moves).