Cannon Fist Over Head in form of Chen Style Taiji

Form 16: Cannon Fist Over Head
1) Carrying on from the previous movement, with the right foot step back one step. Push both hands to the left with both arms rotating counter clockwise. The weight remains on the left leg. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-72)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Keep balance during the foot movements. The hand moves forward when the foot steps back. These movements should be closed and coordinated. During this movement breathe in.

2) Turn the body to the right slightly and transfer the weight onto the right leg. At the same time, pull both palms back in front of the right chest and change both palms into fists. Eyes look forward left. (Figure 4-73)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
The movement of pulling both palms has to be coordinated with the weight transferring and the body turning. Do not bend the waist. During this movement, breathe in first and then breathe out.  
                 
3) Push the right foot against the ground to power the body forward onto the left leg with the body turning to the left. As the body turns to the left, both fists fling forward together with the eye of the fist facing upward (see diagram) and both fists facing each other. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-74)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
As soon as the mind decides to act, the fists follow instantly, releasing energy and shaking powerfully. The movement looks like a golden lion shaking his mane and a powerful tiger jumping down a mountain, The shaking energy is sourced from the waist and hips and should reach the surface of the fists. During this movement breathe out. Click here to learn Psoriasis in TCM.