Brush Knee in form of Chen Style Taiji

Form 8: Brush Knee
1 The body sinks down with relaxed hips and knees bent whilst the left Goushou reverts to a palm. Push both arms down in a circular motion to bring them close together with the left arm rotating counter clockwise and the right arm clockwise. Both arms are located above the left knee with the right palm to the inside of the left forearm. The weight remains on the left leg and the eyes look forward and down. (Figure 4-39)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Prior to pushing both arms down, both hands are lifted up in outward circles. As the body sinks down both arms push down in a closing movement as if pushing against water with coordinated strength. Breathe in on the rise and out on the sinking phase. Click here to learn Acute Lymphangitis in TCM.
       
2 Bring both palms up in front of the chest to the centerline with the left palm to the front and the right palm behind. At the same time, transfer the weight to the right leg and withdraw the left foot to the front left of the right foot with the toes touching the floor. Bend both knees and relax the hips. Eyes look directly forward. (Figure 4-40)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Transfer the weight to the right leg in a downward circle and draw in the left foot naturally. Breathe in during this movement.