Jade Girl Works at Shuttles in form of Chen Style Taiji

Form 13: Jade Girl Works at Shuttles
1) Carry on from the previous movement, place the left foot on the floor. Change both fists into palms and then cross them in front of the abdomen with the left arm rotating counter clockwise and the right arm rotating clockwise. (Figure 4-55)

2) Transfer the weight to the left leg and turn the body to the right. Both palms following the movement of the body, they turn to the right and are placed in front of the chest with the fingers pointing up. The right palm is furthest away from the body in front of the left palm, and the left palm is beside the right elbow. At the same time, turn the right knee out and keep the toes on the floor, while turning the body to the right, and turning the left toes in. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-56)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
While turning the body, the waist should be used to direct the shoulders and the shoulders used to direct the elbows, then deliver the "warding-off" strength onto the hands. During; this movement breathe in at the beginning and out at the end. Click here to learn Pyemia (Multiple Abscess) in TCM.

3) Bend the knees and relax the hips, sink the body down with both hands pressing down and the right arm rotating counter clockwise and the left arm rotating clockwise. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-57)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Do not bend the body while pressing both palms down and sinking the body. During this movement continue breathing out.
 
4) Both arms lift up with the right arm rotating clockwise and the left arm rotating counter clockwise. At the same time, both feet jump up off the ground lift the right foot before the left. (Figure 4-58)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Use the hands to lead the strength and coordinate the whole body whilst jumping lightly. During this movement breathe in.

5) Both feet stamp on the floor with the left foot first then the right. Both hands press down with the right arm rotating counter clockwise and the left arm rotating clockwise. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-59)

Key Requirements to the Movement:  
Both hands should press down heavily with strength, forming a united movement. Keep the body upright and breathe out.
   
6) Push both palms up with the right arm rotating clockwise and the left arm rotates counter clockwise. At the same time, lift the right fool up with the knee bent. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-60)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Keep the body balanced, rooted and united whilst pushing both palms up and lifting the foot up. Click here to learn Erythema Nodosum in TCM.  

7) Stand on the left leg and rotate the right leg counter clockwise slightly, then kick out with the heel. At the same time, the right palm pushes out forward with the arm rotating counter clockwise. The left elbow strikes back with the left arm rotating clockwise. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-61)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Release the whole body's strength into the right foot, right palm and left elbow together. Stand firmly on the left leg. During this movement breathe out.
  
 8) The right foot steps forward and lands on the floor, transferring the weight onto the right leg and pushing forward with the right hand. Turn the body to the right slightly and lower the left palm. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-62)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
This movement is a transition movement for jumping. The right foot jumps up and kicks forward immediately after landing on the floor. During this movement breathe in at the beginning and out at the end.
   
9) Push the right foot against the floor and the left foot leaps forward onto the floor. Turn your body to the right for 180 degrees, and land on the floor on your left foot. At the same time, the left palm pushes forward and the right palm moves to the right. The right foot moves across the back of the left foot, keeping the toes on the floor. Eyes look to the left. (Figure 4-63)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
This is a transition movement. It can be practised in a continuous motion. It requires landing on the floor lightly and in a balanced fashion. Click here to learn Furuncle in TCM.
   
10) Carry on turning the body to the right for 180 degrees and transfer the weight into the right leg. The left toes follow the body and turn inward both hands pull back to the right with the right arm rotating counter Clockwise and the left arm rotating clockwise. The position is shown on the diagram. Eyes look forward left. (Figure 4-64)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
Whilst sinking and turning the body, both arms hold the "warding-off" strength. During this movement breathe in.