Instruction 8 (Fig 5-44,45) The left hand changes to a fist and arcs to the upper left rising to the left front, the right hand rotates in slightly, the body rises.
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Fig 5-45 |
Instruction 9 (Fig 5-46,47) The body turns to the right 45°. Simultaneously, the right hand rotates out and arcs out to the right, the body sinks, relaxing the shoulders, dropping the elbow, bringing the palm erect.
Note: When stepping forward, pay attention to making a clear distinction in the emptying and filling of the legs, the body leading the hands, the body not rising tall, the movements following smoothly. When completing Xié Xíng, pay attention to bending the knee and relaxing the hip, maintaining the body erect, emptiness leading the upward enery (dǐng jìn).
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Fig 5-47 |
Instruction 1 (Fig 5-48,49) The body turns slightly right, the center of gravity shifts right. Simultaneously, the left hook (hand) changes to a palm, rotates out, and is brought in to in front of the left chest, the right hand rotates first out then in making a complete cycle.
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Fig 5-49 |