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| The Original Yang Form - Guidelines for Movements pg. 4 |
| Slant flying There is a shoulder stroke before each Slant Flying, so the power for this posture comes from the rear leg. The power for the Slant Flying comes from the waist and is used to push the opponent over (there are many uses for Slant Flying). Fair lady works at shuttles The power comes from the waist for the block, and from the rear foot for the attack. Attack is to the chest area. Artful snakehand creeps down No.1 The power comes from the waist and is used as an attack to the groin and for evasion. No. 2 Snake Creeps Down is used to pull the opponent down with great power that comes from the front leg. Cock stands on one leg The power comes from the rear leg and is used to block an attack then re-attack with palm or knee. The second time it is used to grab the throat and attack the groin. Natural repulse monkey (old and new Yang styles) The power comes from the front foot. The posture is used to block downwards and at the same time attack the chest or face. Inspection of horse�s mouth The power comes from the rear leg and is used to block downwards and at the same time attack to the throat with the tips of the fingers. Dragon flips tail (old Yang and Chen styles) The power is centrifugal and is a right crescent kick. The knee must remain relaxed. Spear hand thrust (old Yang style) The power comes from the waist and is used to simultaneously attack to the front with spear hand and to the rear with punch. Evade and bend backwards (old Yang and Chen styles) The power comes from the waist; used to evade by lowering the body and either blocks or attacks with elbow. Double wrist lock (old Yang style) The power comes from the waist in bending down and is used to lock the wrist while your left elbow attacks the opponent�s right elbow. Clown acting (old Yang and Chen styles) Hidden hand punch is used to trap the palm and then attack with a punch. The power comes from the waist. Sleeves dancing like plum blossoms (oldYang and Chen styles) The movement is totally centrifugal with the whole body spinning round like a windmill. The left arm blocks as the right arm attacks. Step forward to seven stars The power comes from the rear leg and is used to block high, while the right foot is used to kick to the groin or shins. Ride tiger back to mountain In the new Yang style this is the same as for Stork Spreads Wings, but in the old Yang style it is used to block a kick with the left palm while stepping out of the way. The same applies for the Wu style. Lotus kick The power comes from the waist and is used to firstly block and then "break the lotus root" by kicking and attacking with the arms in opposite directions. |
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