Xingyi Quan Basic Skills
(The information presented here is taken from an article in the March 1987 issue of Wushu Jianshen
Magazine which was written by Shang Ji of the Xian Xingyi Bagua Sanshou Research Institute.)
Xingyi Quan basic skills, that is the specific regulation of inner door Xingyi Quan, are for prolonging
years and nurturing life. Study the routines well and the correct grasp of the essential skills is
absolutely necessary for fundamental training. This is the so-called “If the roots are deep, the leaves
will be profuse; if the roots are solid, the branches will be luxuriant.”
Xingyi Quan is an excellent combination of Body, Function, and Skill. It is one of the Internal
martial arts. It pays attention to inner and outer dual cultivation combining spirit qi and form into
one. Inside has the qi flying and soaring. Outside has the posture changing and transforming. The
energy has rising and falling, vertical and horizontal, sucking in and spitting out, hard and soft, three
combined to make one. The methods allow for nurturing life and subtle function in fighting. Because
of this, the beginning student must first progress through the basic training exercises of the three
aspects of qi, form and energy. Then you can begin to practice the fists. Therefore Xingyi Quan basic
skills must include the four aspects of regulating the meridians, nurturing the zhen qi, fixed forms,
and solidifying the lower basin.
All the old martial arts teachers each had their own methods for training these basic skills. The author
studied with Mr. Liu Weixiang in Beijing. Mr. Liu had Guo Yunshen’s strength, Song Shirong’s
sofiness, and Bai Siyuan’s skills. His basic exercises emphasized the post skills. These train
simultaneously the qi, form and energy. His training methods can be divided into standing post and
moving posts which are described below.
STANDING POST SKILLS
“Standing Post” is a type of training method where one stands erect without moving according to
specified requirements. It is the foundation of the inner door patterns of Xingyi Quan. The skills of
the old masters come from post training, Mr. Liu Lao commonly said, “Three Pi Quan’s are not as
good as one post.” Shang Yunxiang’s students first had to stand in the post for three years. When
they were tested on their ability to do fixed step Pi Quan, the importance of standing post was clearly
seen. There are many forms of standing post. These are four fairly commonly used one, Fixed Energy
Post, Qian Kun Post, Chicken Leg Post and San Ti Post.
1. Fixed Energy Post
Both feet are parallel and open to about shoulder width, Both arms naturally hang down. Both hands
are by the outsides of the thighs. The palms face inward. The knees are slightly bent. The kneecaps
are aligned directly over the toes. The upper body is straight. The muscles of the back and chest must
be relaxed. The waist relaxes. The buttocks hang. The head pushes up. The neck is vertical. (picture
1) Then both arms gradually rise up to the front until they are level with the shoulders. Bend the
elbows and sink the shoulders. It is like embracing a ball in front of the chest. The palms face inward.
Both middle fingers point at each other from about three inches away. (picture 2) Stop slightly, then
both forearms rotate inwards. The palms overturn to face outward (toward the front). The tiger’s
mouths are rounded. Their height is even with the mouth. The eyes look between the fingertips.
(picture 3 front and side)
At this time the vitality must be lead inward. The eyes are like they are closed, but not closed.
Emphasize looking inward. The mouth is like it is closed, but not closed. The tongue pushes up to the
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upper palate, Naturally purify the breathing from rough to fine, from quick to slow, from having to
not, from moving to stillness. Imagine the qi inside the lower abdomen rising and falling turbulently.
Imagine the qi in the four limbs flowing up and down. The mind arrives in the lower limbs.
Gradually become aware of the lower legs and soles of the feet. ‘The toes feel like they are swollen
with sinking qi. The toes grip the ground with the idea of having them enter three feet into the
ground. The mind arrives in the hands causing an awareness of itching and tingling in the fingers.
Both palms generate heat and swell. Feel that the changes are deep and profound. At this time if you
close your eyes. You should be aware of the emptiness between heaven and earth, only a remnant of
yourself in the two hands, it is great boundlessness. This is then created throughout the body. The
beginner, after standing for 10 minutes may become aware of being tired. You can move ever so
slightly and then continue to stand, Eventually your skill will progress and the length of time you are
able to stand will become longer and longer. Every morning set aside a time for standing. Each
period of standing should not be less than 40 minutes, there is no limit on the maximum time.
2. Qian Kun Post
Both feet are parallel about shoulder width apart. The soles of the feet are empty and arched, like
walking in the mud. The knees are relaxed and slightly bent and aligned with the toes. The arms
gradually rise up to the front. Bend the elbows and sink the shoulders. The palms face inward. The
height of the palms is even with the chest. They are like embracing a ball. Do not use strength.
(picture 4) The head pushes up and the neck is vertical, The spine is straight. Expand the back and
hollow the chest. The muscles are completely relaxed. Allow the qi to flow naturally and sink into the
dantian.
Maintain this form without moving. Concentrate the vitality. Eliminate mixed thoughts. The brain is
empty and clean, spotless. Then emphasize looking inward, Carefully adjust the breathing. After the
breathing is even, push the tongue up to the upper palate. Use the idea of leading the qi from the Tian
Xin (that is the Yin Tang) and again down. It lingers in the Shan Zhong (the area between the
nipples), again it moves along the Ren channel down to the dantian, You can move the qi like this
many times,
After the qi is flowing, both arms naturally drop down. The inside and outside laogong points of the
hands come together. The hands rest on the dantian area with the left hand on the inside and the right
hand is on the outside. (picture 5) Relax the shoulders and sink the elbows. The soul is empty and
the belly sinks and is full. The breathing gradually becomes deep, long, careful, and even. It is like it
s there, but not there. Gradually become aware that you have hot qi moving up and down. This is the
skill of moving the breath and moving the qi.
Do the above method each day until you can do it for 40 minutes without disruption. After a while
you will be unable to stop even if you wanted to. When you practice for a long time, the qi in the
dantian will feel very full. Then the inhaled qi must not again be carried down. Breathing must
gradually be allowed to still and stop. Do not allow the dantian to emit too much heat. Strong fire eats
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qi. This is most important! Most important!
After your skill is pure and deep, sometimes you will manifest the zhen qi thrusting movement
phenomena, your movements will arise. This type of phenomena should not be insisted upon. Also
you must not force it to stop. Allow it to be natural. Then you will have the benefits and not the
harm, _
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3. Chicken Leg Post
Both feet front and back stand open. The toes of the front foot hook inward. The toes of the back foot
also slightly hook inward. The distance between the front foot heel and the back foot toes is about
one and a half feet. Both knees bend as much as possible causing the rear foot kneecap to be about.
two inches from the back of the front knee. The head pushes up. The neck is vertical. The spine is
straight, The waist is relaxed. The buttocks hang. The sacrum rises up. The chest is curved inward.
The left palm pushes on top of the dantian, The right palm is on top of the left palm. The inside and
outside laogong points are in contact. The shoulders relax. The elbows drop. The side of the upper
body is open and extended. (picture 6)
Both knees close inwards. The toes of both feet hook inward, Both heels twist outward. Up and
down, left and right, and everywhere the energy is closed. The tongue pushes up to the upper palate.
Breathe evenly through the nose. There should not be too much noise. When inhaling, the qi is
swallowed down. The eyeballs must overturn up to let loose the yang fire, causing the zhen qi to
return to the dantian. When you get tired of standing, you can change your feet. This posture is
similar to the one described above. Take turns changing the post like this. Do two sessions every day
early in the morning, Each session should be a minimum of 40 minutes. There is no maximum time
limit. ‘This form is for training lower basin skills in Xingyi Quan. It is simple and easy to study. You
can quickly gain skill. It you practice for a long time then the stance will be firm and stable. For the
time being, do not treat it lightly.
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4, San Ti Post (also called Ziwu Post or San Cai Post)
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Stand erect. The heels are next to each other. The toes are open about 45-60 degrees. The body faces
halfway to the right (45 degrees). The left foot toe points to the front. The knees are slightly bent. The
knee caps are aligned over the toes. Both hands make fists next to the dantian. The palms face up.
(picture 7)
The right fist rises up. The forearm rotates outwards. The elbow sticks next to the ribs as the fist drills
out to the upper front. Inhale as the drill goes out. The palm of the fist faces in toward your face. The
height of the fist is even with the nose, Inhale as much as possible as the form is completed. (picture
8)
When exhaling, the left fist rises up. The forearm rotates outward. The elbow sticks next to the left
ribs and the fist reaches out toward the front of the chest. The eye of the fist faces left. It passes over
the right fist towards the front. When the fists separate, it changes to a palm. The palm rotates
inward, overturns and simultaneously splits towards the lower front, The left palm height is even with
the shoulder. Simultaneously, the right fist also changes to a palm. The center of the palm faces
down. It is pulled back and pushes down below the right ribs by the Riyue point. The left foot steps
straight towards the front simultaneously with the splitting palm. The distance between the front foot
and back foot is about 18 inches. The hand and foot must move simultancously. The palm follows the
exhale and drops down, Exhale as much as possible as the form is completed. (picture 9)
When the form is complete, the body is angled at 45 degrees. Both knees bend about 135 degrees. The
back arm bends 120 degrees and the front arm bends 150 degrees. The three points of the rear foot
heel, front foot heel and front foot toe are aligned ina straight line. The tip of the nose, the tip of the
front hand middle finger, and the tip of the front foot must be aligned. The base of the sacrum is
suspended directly over the back heel. The hand is aligned over the foot. The elbow is aligned over
the knee, The shoulder is aligned over the hip. These are the so-called “Outer Three Combinations”.
The head pushes up. The neck is vertical. The shoulders relax. The elbows drop. The chest is hollow
and the back is expanded. The tiger’s mouths are rounded. The eyes gaze forward.
The requirements for using energy are: ‘The whole body is relaxed. The head is like it is suspended
from a lintel. Both shoulders naturally hang down. This causes the muscles of the upper arms and
upper spine to have the feeling of sinking down. Start from the cervical vertebra. Relax and hang the
thoracic vertebra one by one straight down to the sacrum. Then carry the sacrum toward the front.
Move it up and around and overturn it. Bring the lower abdomen to uphold and stop. The gudao
contracts inwards. Have the idea of holding back your stool. This is what is spoken of as “raising the
anus and contracting the kidneys.” Both knees have closing energy toward the insides. Both hips have
embracing energy. The toes grip the ground. The palm presses toward the front. The hearts of the
palms contract. Both knees bend as much as possible. The sacrum must be as straight as possible.
The energy of the entire body is unified. The inner qi jumps and rises.
Your mood should be very peaceful. The vitality is gathered within. The body is relaxed but the
manner is moving. It is bent like a crossbow and ready to issue. The mind moves and the will follows
it. The breathing is pure and natural. Not one thread is strained. Use the will to lead the qi. If you
cause it to rise, then it rises. If you cause it to descend, then it descends. When inhaling, the qi rises
up and the internal zang organs follow it and contract. When you exhale, the qi descends and the
internal zang organs follow it and relax. When both hands and both fect feel warm, swollen and
tingly, then you have qi passing through the four extremities. It feels like strength fills the palms and
fingers. This is the so-called “Inner Three Combinations.”
After you have practiced the above for half a year, you will feel that the dantian is full of qi. The qi
moves throughout the body and the qi of the four limbs and four extremities feels very strong. This
can be like practicing “Jin Gong” [energy skill]. Also you instantly follow the breathing of the outer
gi and the rise and fall of the inner gi. This makes the fixed form of the relaxing and contracting
exercise. The practice method is first gazing fixedly at an object forward three or four meter in the
distance (perhaps a tree). Use the mind to guide you, Reach out with your qi and energy. Cause the
palms and fingers to work with the object as though they are joined in coming and going. When the qi
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rises up, the energy returns and contracts. I imagine that I have gripped the object and pull it back to
me. When the qi descends, the rear leg has kicking energy and the front leg has treading energy. The
tocs grip the ground. The qi penetrates to both hands. Use the qi to hasten the strength to issue out to
the front. Feel as though the strength is pushing the object away. Like this one rise one fall, one relax
one contract, one suck in one spit out. Instantly you have the fundamentals of being able to strike
down with explosive energy. You must pay attention, when practicing to do these things. The outer
form of the Standing Post cannot move. Only use the will to direct and coordinate the degree of
movement. For strength to be issued from the dantian to the wrists palms and fingers, etc., the
extreme joints must be temporarily relaxed, and the shoulders, hips, and waist etc. (the root joints)
then must also be loose. You must avoid having a tight strained energy simultaneously all over. This
causes the body to have a root like a wooden post, and lose it springy nature. You will not achieve the
results that the standing
MOVING POST SKILLS
(Coiling Root Moving Skills)
Meticulously investigate the skills of the Coiling Root, It is also the training of the fundamental
skills. What are the dissimilarities? The fixed post is nurturing the zhen gi in an unmoving form. It
solidifies the lower basin. The form is fixed. The moving post then uses advancing, retreating, and
changing as a way of training the inner qi. It solidifies the lower basin. It is a more advanced level of
training the basic skills. Afler practicing for a long time, whether in the walking frame or in fighting,
even if you are advancing or retreating, quick or slow, you will be light and yet not lose your sinking
stability. The inner qi is not separated. The method’s changes are nimble and normally can have the
inner energy sucking in and spitting out smoothly. Strength permeates to the four extremities. It is as
Song Shirong said, “I have the coiling root and maintain a true count, revolving turning flying leaping
skill unbroken ...” The Coiling Root skills are Mr. Song’s version of Baguazhang, as he envisioned it
and trained it
The specific training methods of the Coiling Root Moving Skill are very similar to Baguazhang, only
in Baguazhang the circle is comparatively large (about 3 meters in diameter) whereas the Coiling
Root circle is relatively small (Mr. Jia Yun’ gao’s circle had a diameter of about one meter). When
walking in Baguazhang, the outer foot toes-in but the inner foot does not toe-out. The Coiling Root
step then is one toe-in and one toe-out. Baguazhang’s steps rise levelly and fall levelly. In the
Coiling Root stepping, the heel touches the ground first and then the whole sole of the foot touches
the ground. In Baguazhang stepping, both feet walk on a single line. In Coiling Root stepping, the
feet walk along two lines. The proper body method is relatively low. There are eight forms in the
Coiling Root Moving Skill, There methods are given below.
1. Qi Sinks into the Dantian
Begin by using the Chicken Leg Post (you can also use the San Ti Post). Both hands make fists
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opposite each other. The palms face downwards near the sides of the dantian, The distance is about 2
inches away. Both shoulders sink down. Both elbows open to the outsides. The chest is slightly
concave and the back is rounded. The spine is straight. The head pushes up. The neck is erect. The
eyes look toward the front, (picture 10) This posture is said to make Chicken Legs, Dragon Body,
Bear Arms, and Monkey Back.
The posture of the upper body and upper arms does not change. The feet walk counter-clockwise
(left) along double lines around a circle with a diameter of 1 to 1.5 meters. Walk many circles without
limit. When walking use Xingyi stepping, The bottom of the foot is even with the surface of the
ground. The distance from the ground is about half an inch. When falling, the heel touches the
ground first, then the whole sole of the foot touches the ground. In walking, the height of the posture
does not change, the body cannot be rising and falling. The steps must not be fast and the steps must
not be big. The waist must be relaxed. Completely rely on using the strength of the kneecap and
lower leg. The inside foot toes-out and the kidney meridian’s qi moves. The outside foot toes-in and
the bladder meridian’s qi moves. When raising the foot, inhale. When the foot falls, exhale. The qi
descends to the dantian. One rise, one fall; one swallow, one spit out. Inhaling is without intent.
Exhaling has intent.
When changing direction, the upper body does not change. ‘The right foot toes-in as much as
possible. Turn the body 180 degrees toward the left. The left foot steps up half a step. The right foot
rises up next to the left ankle. It is about an inch from the ground. Rub the shins. (picture 11) The
right foot stops slightly and then steps towards the front. It drops down half a step in front of the left
foot. The foot slightly toes-out. (picture 12) Then walk the circle clockwise (to the right). The
stepping method and breathing are like before. Walk the circle without limit.
2. Three Basins Drop to the Ground
Begin using the Chicken Leg Post (you can also use the San Ti Post). Both forearms rotate inwards.
They turn until both hands face outward, Instantly push diagonally down towards the right and left
directions. The elbows must open outwards. The shoulders must sink down, The arms are rounded.
The chest is concave. Open the back. The spine is erect. The body turns left 45 degrees. Look
towards the left front direction. (picture 13)
The upper body posture does not change. The weight and height do not change. Walk the circle to
the left. The stepping, breathing, and turning are like in Form #1.
Both arms are rounded and push down. The fingers are spread open. ‘The centers of the palms are
concave. Then the qi moves freely along the hand’s three yang and three yin meridians. Push up the
head. The neck is erect. Open the back, then the Ren and Du meridians flow together. As a result the
gi in the dantian moves along the du meridian up the spine, divides into two branches along the
hands’ three yin meridians spreading down the arms and filling the fingers. Then it also returns up
the hands’ three yang meridians. It passes through the six organs and again descends into the dantian.
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It follows the rise and fall of the feet. The inner qi billows. The yin rises and the yang descends. It
flows everywhere without stopping. After practicing a long time, you can get the movement of the
will, strength to subtly mutually transform each other.
3. Heavenly King Upholds the Pagoda
Begin using the Chicken Leg Post (you can also use the San Ti Post). Both forearms rotate outwards
making the palms face up. The palms rise up from the chest and uphold toward the front. The palms
rise up until they are even with the center of the nipples and then reach out toward the front. The
hands open slightly to the left and right until they are about three feet apart. The palms face up level
with the shoulders, The fingers are spread open. The tiger’s mouths are rounded, The bends of the
elbows is about 130 degrees. The elbows are closed inwards. The shoulders relax toward the front.
The armpits pull down as much as possible. The head pushes up. The neck is erect. The chest is
concave. The back is rounded. ‘The head turns slightly toward the left. ‘The eyes look toward the front
left direction. (picture 14) This form is also called Tiger Upholding Form.
After the form is finished, first walk around the circle toward the left. Walk many circles without
limit. Then change directions and walk toward the right. Walk many circles without limit. The
stepping method, breathing, and turning methods are like in Form 1.
This form, as before, is for guiding the qi of the hands’ three yin and three yang meridians. And
opposite the heart embrace the meridian qi lead single or multiple, Each change is one step. The inner
gi can be transported from the bubbling well up to the laogong causing the heart and kidneys to mix,
get the water and fire already aid of skill.
4. Push the Mountain into the Sea
Begin using the Chicken Leg Post (you can also use the San Ti Post). Both hands make fists and
overturn making the palms face up. They drill up in front of the chest until they are even with the
mouth. (picture 15) The waist then tums left 45 degrees. Simultaneously, the forearms rotate inwards
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and the fists change to palms. The hearts of the palms face outwards. They push together towards the
left front direction, When the form is completed, the fingers are spread open and the tiger’s mouths
are rounded. Both tiger’s mouths are opposite cach other. The index fingers are about three inches
apart, ‘The elbows are open and, as before, must hang down. The back is spread. ‘The chest is
concave. The head pushes up. The neck is erect. Both shoulders are loose towards the front. The
centers of the hands have returning contracting energy. ‘The eyes look towards the left front
direction. (picture 16)
The upper body posture does not change. Walk the circle towards the left. ‘The walking method is
like Form #1. Walk many circles without limit. Each change is one step. When the foot drops,
exhale. The qi descends to the bubbling well and feels like it sinks three feet into the ground,
Simultaneously with the dropping foot and sinking qi, both shoulders relax towards the front. Both
palms push towards the front. One step, one push. They must be well coordinated. When pushing, the
arms must not straighten towards the front. Only use the will to lead the qi to permeate the fingers.
Issue strength from the spine. Use the back to push the shoulders. Use the shoulders to push the
elbows. Use the elbows to push the hands. The extreme joints contract and the root joints relax. This
is the conscious mind leading the relaxing and contracting actions of the fixed forms.
When changing directions, both hands go down and grip like eagle talons, They return to make fists
by the sides of the dantian, Simultaneously the right foot steps up and toes-in as much as possible.
The body tums to the left. The left foot rises up next to the inside of the right ankle, The sole of the
foot is about an inch from the ground. Rub the shins. (picture 17) Slightly stop. Then the left foot
steps forward and drops down half a step in front of the right foot. Then the right foot steps forward.
Simultaneously both fists drill up in front of the chest about level with the mouth. They then change
to palms and overturn so that the palms face outward. They push out to the right front direction. This
form is similar to the beginning form only it is a mirror image. (picture 18) After the form is
complete, walk the circle to the right. The stepping method is the same as before. Walk many circles
without limit. This form not only regulates the yin and yang meridians of the hands and feet so that
the qi and blood flow unimpeded, but it also connects the taiyang bladder meridian with the du
meridian on the spin
5. Sealy Dragon Swims in the Water
Begin the form like before. Both hands make the Alligator Form palms. The index fingers are
slightly hooked and the thumbs make crab pincers. The tiger’s mouths are rounded. The remaining
fingers are curled back. The left hand drills up along the right front of the chest. ‘The palm faces left.
The right palm is below the left elbow. The palm faces up. (picture 19) The above form does not
stop. The body turns lef. Simultaneously the left forearm rotates inwards. The left palm continues
to overtum, pull, and twist. It pushes out to the left front direction, The left arm slightly bends
making a half moon shape. The palm faces outward, The right forearm also rotates inward. The hand
overturns so that the palm faces the lower left direction below the inside of the left elbow. Look
toward the left front direction. (picture 20) As before, the head must push up. The neck is erect.
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Open the back. The chest is concave. Twist the waist. Embrace the hips. The shoulders relax toward
the front. The elbows hang down.
The upper body shape does not change. Walk the circle towards the left. The stepping method and
breathing are like the first form. Walk many circles without limit. The falling step makes the exhale.
The qi sinks down and the shoulders sink down, The back pushes toward the front. The forearms,
wrists, palms, and fingers are like they are relaxed, yet contracted, They have stretched energy but
are not stiff, One step, one change of the energy, changing endlessly.
When changing directions, the right foot steps up and toes-in as much as possible. The body turns
180 degrees to the left. Raise the left foot. Rub the shins like before. Simultaneously, the right palm
drills up inside the left arm and arrives at the left shoulder. The palm faces right. The left palm
overturns causing the palm to face up below the right elbow. (picture 21) The left foot steps to the
front. It drops down a half a step in front of the right foot. Simultaneously, the body turns 45 degrees
to the right, The right arm rotates inwards and wards-off to the right. When it overturns, it causes the
palm to face outward and is rounded. The left palm overturns so that the palm faces the lower right
direction. Everything is like the previous form, only it is the mirror image. (picture 22) The right
foot goes out. Walk the circle to the right. Walk many circles without limit.
Because the back is rounded, the arms are rounded, and the tiger’s mouths are rounded, this form is
also called the “Three Rounded Form.” The energy of stretching outward must be round and have a
springy nature, The whole body has strength, is lively and not stiff. The whole body is moved by the
waist and hips rotating and turing. Give free reign to the big or small cosmic orbit actions. The idea
is that both hands’ thumb and index fingers cause the Lung meridian and Large Intestine meridian to
become unblocked. When changing the forms and overturning the palms, use energy in the palm’s
outer edge and little finger. The elbow is slightly lifted and has hanging down energy. This causes the
gi of the Spleen meridian to travel up the inside of the legs along the heart meridian and penetrate
aight tothe shao chong. Yin and yang change. Tis flavor is unfathomable,
6. Push the Window to See the Moon
The beginning form is like before. Both forearms simultaneously rotate outwards. They overturn
causing the palms to face up. (picture 23) The right arm rises up. The forearm rotates inwards. As
the right arm rises, it overtums so that the palm faces outwards. It rises until it is close to the upper
front of the forehead, Its distance from the forehead is about two inches. Simultaneously the left
forearm rotates inwards. It overturns so that the palm faces outward and downward. Its distance from
the left front of the belly is 7 or 8 inches. The body tums left 45 degrees. The eyes look toward the
left front. (picture 24) Both shoulders must relax towards the front. Both elbows open to the
outsides. They must also hang down, ‘The fingers are spread open, The tiger’s mouth is rounded, The
right hand upholds upwards. The left palm presses outward. The center of the palm contracts. The
head pushes up. The neck is erect. Relax the waist. Embrace the hips.
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‘The upper body posture does not change. Walk the circle toward the left. The stepping method,
breathing method and moving are like the first form. Walk many circles without limit. When
changing directions the right foot steps up and toes-in. Raise the left foot, Rub the shins. The body
turns towards the left... this is similar to the “Push the Mountain into the Sea” form. Simultanesouly
both forearms rotate inwards and retract. The right palm drops down. Both palms face upwards.
Bring them together in front of the lower abdomen. (picture 25) As the left foot steps to the front, the
left palm rises up and overturns. The right palm presses down. They are like the previous form, only
left and right are reversed. (picture 26) Then walk the circle to the right. Walk many circles without
_The stepping method, breathing. and actions are Iike the previous form.
7. Hold the Tablet toward Heaven
The beginning form is like the previous one. Both arms drill up in front of the chest. The drilling
stops when the middle finger tip is even with the eyebrows. The palms face your face, Their distance
from the face is 5 to 6 inches. Sink the shoulders, drop the elbows. Open the back. Concave the chest.
‘The head pushes up. The neck is erect. The eyes look towards the front. (27)
‘The upper body and upper arms do not change. Walk the circle towards the left. Walk many circles
without limit.
Changing directions is like the first form. Tum the body then walk the circle to the right, Walk many
circles without limit.
‘This form is used for getting the qi into your palms. The qi emits from the laogong points and returns
to the point between the eyes. Use your own outer qi to stimulate your own inner qi. This called
makes “Create things in myself return back method.” When you practice this for a long time, then the
face and forehead will always be fresh, the eyes bright, and spirit full.
8. The Woodsman Points the Way
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Begin the form like before. The left hand palm faces inward. It passes the front of the chest and drills
up the center. When the middle finger rises up even with the eyebrows, it rotates inwards and reaches
out to the left. It is level with the shoulder. The elbow hangs down. The bend of the elbow is about
150 to 170 degrees. Simultaneously, the right hand reaches out toward the left. It is below the inside
of the left elbow. The body turns toward the lefi. The eyes look at the tip of the middle finger.
(picture 28)
The upper body posture does not change. Walk the circle toward the left. The stepping method,
breathing, and walking actions are similar to the fourth form, Walk many circles without limit.
When changing directions, toe-in the right foot and raise the left foot. Rub the shins like the previous
form, The upper arm actions are like picture 28, only reversed.
After the form is complete, the upper body posture does not change. Walk the circle to the right.
Walk many circles without limit.
When closing the form, the left foot is in the front and the right foot is in the rear. Stop. Both arms
bend the elbows and return. Both palms inner and outer laogong points come in contact. The left is on
the inside and the right is on the outside. They are placed on the dantian. As before make the Chicken
Leg Post. (picture 29) Both legs gradually straighten up. Stop for a short while. Then you can walk.
In this form, both palms rise, fall, overturn, and turn, The hands’ three yin and three yang meridians
together make turning and transforming. The Heart meridian and Pericardium meridian qi flow is
unimpeded. It can rise to nourish the heart and regulate the heart’s main functions.
The above eight forms can be used as single form practices. They can also be combined together
Only no matter how you train, in general the use of the will is pre-eminent. The posture must be the
standard. The post steps must be rigorous. The advancing steps must be well coordinated with the rise
and fall of the qi. The relaxing and contracting of the muscles and spitting and swallowing of the
energy, all must follow the will. ‘The extreme joints moreover have the transformation of relaxing and
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contracting. The shoulders, back, waist, and hips must definitely be relaxed, The qi must drop down.
The vitality must rise up. Be sure to carefully commit this to memory and not forget
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