Posture 17 Dào Qǐ Lóng

Instruction 1 (Fig 8-173,174) The center of gravity moves to the left foot, the right foot continues by extending for a step, toes turning out. Simultaneously the left palm rises slightly, the left palm sinks slightly. Eyes to the front.

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Instruction 2 (Fig 8-175..177) The center of gravity moves to the right foot, the body turns to the right 18o°, the left foot is raised and following the body turning extends out to the front. The left palm first extends upward, then arcs rearward changing to a hook and moving to behind the back, palm slanted upward, the hook to the reard. The right palm circles in then extends to the front, fingertips point up. (Facing West)

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Instruction 3 (Fig 8-178 to 184) The right foot steps quicks in, the left foot steps forward. Continue like this for three steps, three shuffle steps. Eyes to the front.

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