Turn Body with Double Lotus Kick in form of Chen Style Taiji

Form 15: Turn Body with Double Lotus Kick
1) Carry on from the previous movement by pulling both hands to the back right of the body, with both arms rotating counter clockwise. At the same time turn the body to the right 180 degrees with the body initially turning on the left hell followed by turning on the right heel. The right hand movement ends in front of the middle line of the chest with the palm facing upwards and right. The left hand movement ends in front of the left shoulder with the Dalm facing up. Eves look forward left. (Figure 4-68)

2) Transfer the weight to the right leg and turn the body to the right slightly. Lift the left foot keeping the knee bent and then step forward left with both palms pushing back and to the right. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-69)

3) Turn the body to the right and transfer the weight to the left leg. Turn both palms back in an arc and then press down just beside the right waist. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-70)

4) Keep the weight on the left leg and lift the right foot up to the left of the body and then kick up and swing the foot to the right side of the body. At the same time, keep the space between the hands when both palms sweep across to the left and individually strike the outside of the right foot. Eyes look forward. (Figure 4-71)

Key Requirements to the Movement:
The sweeping the foot and striking of the palms must be very fast and form a united strength throughout the body. The left hand strikes the foot in front of the body and the right hand strikes the foot at the right front. During this movement breathe in at the beginning and out at the end. (Figure 4-71)