Instruction 1 (Fig 8-380,381) The left fist changes to palm and with the right elbow open outward. Simultaneously the right foot is raised. Eyes to the front.
Instruction 2 (Fig 8-382,383) Following immediately the waist drops downward. The hips sit down, the right foot stomps to the ground. Simultaneously the right elbow quickly strikes out to the left front, with the same speed the left hand is brought in to hit the right elbow. Eyes to the right front.
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Fig 8-380 |
Fig 8-381 |
Fig 8-382 |
Fig 8-383 |
Note: This form is an opening and a closing, a storing and an issuing, the opening must be natural and unrestrained, the closing must be complete.
Instruction 1 (Fig 8-384 to 387) The body first turns right then turns a little left, the right elbow leads the left hand arcing up and in to outside the right elbow. Simultaneously the right foot is raised. Eyes to the right side.
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Fig 8-384 |
Fig 8-385 |
Fig 8-386 |
Fig 8-387 |
Instruction 2 (Fig 8-388,389,390) The right foot opens with a step to the side, the body quickly turns right, the center of gravity moves right. The left foot quickly follows. Simultaneously the right elbow strikes out to the right side, the left hand grasps the right wrist assisting the fa li. Eyes to the right side.
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Fig 8-388 |
Fig 8-389 |
Fig 8-390 |
Note: Pay attention to relaxing the waist and rounding the crotch, the fā jìn is fast and energetic.