guidelines

Preparation
Keep the small movements as flowing as the larger, sweeping ones.

Arn left
In Push Left, make sure the left wrist is firstly in the centre, then the right wrist is in the centre.
Block to the right

Keep the eyes to the front even though the head turns to the North East.
This posture is used to block attacks of great force to the right lower abdomen.

P�eng
Place the heel before executing the movement. Keep the eyes to the North, keep shoulder width laterally between the feet. The left wrist is in the centre. This posture is used to ward off a strong fist attack from the front or to attack the opponent�s face with a back-fist while holding his left wrist.

Block left
This posture is the same as Block Right.
Turn the head to the North East, but the eyes look to the East.

Double p�eng
Keep the elbows below the shoulders but level. Drag the left toe toward you � don�t push the left heel out. Issue the energy from the left leg with the right leg being Yin. This posture is used as a guard and downward back-fist to the chin.

Lu or pull backward
Keep the right wrist in the centre by turning the waist. The left knee is over the left toe and the power comes from the right leg. The waist controls the direction.

Chee or squeeze forward
The power must come from the left foot which must be in a direct energy line with the right wrist. Some power is derived from the waist �this makes the posture a spiral movement, not just a flat circle. The waist also directs the movement.

Sit back like a monkey
The power comes from the right leg only and is used to block either a strangle attack or straight face attack; also to re-attack.

Arn or press
The power comes from the left leg and the mind alone flexes the hand while trying to breathe out of the centre of the palm. The power in the palms should not be even � the power should come from the right palm in direct connection with the rear foot.

Sit back ready
Power comes from the right leg and is used to take the punch from the left fist and grab it with the left palm. The right fingers are then free to stab the eyes.

Fishes in eight
The power for this posture comes from the waist and is the first time in the form where the functions of the waist and legs are reversed. The legs direct and the waist issues the power, which is used to throw the attacker many feet away.

Single whip
The power comes from the right leg with the waist performing its usual function. The left foot must not be placed down before the whole body is in the position of attack � this breaks the energy. Use this posture for blocking and to attack the axila or chest.

Attack front, attack-rear (old Yang style)
The power comes from the waist and the legs direct. This is a fa-jing movement and is used to block and then attack with both palms, with great force. USE THE BREATH. Relaxation is of the utmost importance. Twist the body across the centre.

Lift hands (Yang Ching-Po style)
The power comes from the waist and the arms are used to crush the opponent�s attacking arm. The previous arm movement is used to attack two opponents with the backs of the palms. No weight on the right foot � the right heel is used to kick at the knee cap or shin.

Pull down and shoulder press
Don�t move the knees from their position over the toes, or turn the right foot. The right foot and the left palm must work in perfect harmony before the strike. The left palm protects the right elbow and the right palm protects the groin. The shoulder attacks the chest when the opponent is pulled down.