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Illustrated Chen Taijiquan Routine II (Cannon Fist)

truding, leaving the left armpit open; and the right one twines first directly and then
reversely to close down in a concave curve to rest in front of the left shoulder, the
heart of fist facing left, the eye of fist facing in. (Figures 32-2a and 32-2b)

Figure 32-2a Figure 32-2b

2． The weight shifts left to be evenly distributed across the feet, a horse-rid-
ing stance formed. At the same time, the fists twining reversely move in a concave
curve toward the outside of the thighs, the arms rounded, the heart of the left fist
facing down to the left front, the heart of the right fist facing down to the right
front. The eyes look forward. (Figures 32-3a and 32-3b)

Figure 32-3a Figure 32-3b

3． Relax hip joints, and round the crotch, with the knees opened out, the
weight sinking down. At the same time, the fists twining directly rotate out, the
hearts of fists facing up. (Figures 32-4a and 32-4b)

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