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IV. Postures of Chen Taijiquan Routine II (Cannon Fist)

slightly reversely strikes up and forward, facing down and forward; and the right one
twining further directly strikes down and forward, facing up and forward. The weight
is more on the left (hind) leg, with mingmen (GV4) slightly expanded. (Figures 70-2a
and 70-2b)
2． Relax the right hip joint, and turn the torso slightly right. At the same
time, the right palm twining directly ascends; and the left one twining reversely
descends, with hukou on the inside part of the right forearm, the left elbow protrud-
ing. The weight is still more on the left leg. (Figures 70-3a and 70-3b)

Figure 70-1a Figure 70-1b Figure 70-2a

Figure 70-2b Figure 70-3a Figure 70-3b

3． Relax the left hip, and turn the torso slightly left. At the same time, the
right palm makes a fist to descend slightly, with the weight shifting forward (right),

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