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Illustrated Chen Taijiquan Routine II (Cannon Fist)

rally up, right and forward (west by north) in a concave curve, level with the right
shoulder, with the heart of fist facing down, mingmen (GV4) slightly expanded.
With the left chest being opened, the left palm makes a half-clenched fist to grasp
back, with the heart of fist against the left rib, the left elbow protruding. The eyes
look right and forward. (Figure 17-10)

Figure 17-7 Figure 17-8

Figure 17-9 Figure 17-10

Note: In Movement 10, the right fist punching and the left elbow protrud-
ing backward go in opposite directions. In the course of punching, the force goes
through the right shoulder, the right elbow, and the right fist in sequence. Relax im-
mediately after the energy is released.

Posture 18 Fei Bu Ao Luan Zhou (Flying Step, Twist Elbow)

1． Relax the left hip joint. Sink the left buttock and turn the right one, with the
torso turning slightly left. At the same time, the right fist twining reversely pushes

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