Cover Hands and Strike with Fist in form of Chen Style Taiji

Form 10: Cover Hands and Strike with Fist
  
1) Carry on from the previous movement and turn the body to the right slightly with the weight transferring to the left. Both hands press down and separate to the left and right with the left arm rotating clockwise and the right arm rotating counter clockwise. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-46)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Whilst separating both hands, the body leads the hands. Sinking down is balance with a flexible circling movement. Breathe in during this movement.
     
2) Transfer the weight to the right leg with the body turning to the left slightly. Rotate the right arm clockwise and change the right palm to a fist, then bring it close to the right waist. With the fist facing up. Rotate the left arm counter clockwise and bring the left palm up in front of the chest with the palms facing and the eyes looking forward. (Figure 4-47)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Whilst holding the fist to form a "closing strength", keep your posture upright but sink the body down. Relax the hips and bend the knees slightly. Concentrating the strength on the right leg, prepare the energy to be released. Breathe in during this movement.
       
3) Transfer the weight on to the left leg by pushing the right foot against the floor with strength and turning the body to the left instantly with the left hip relaxed. At the same time, punch the right fist forward with a counter clockwise spiral motion and strike the left elbow backwards simultaneously. The left palm is placed on the left ribs. Eyes look forward over the right fist. (Figure 4-48)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Rotating the waist, turn the hips whilst the energy is releasing. Punch the right fist forwards instantly with the left elbow striking backward to form a united counter balanced strength. Click here to learn Neurodermatitis in TCM.