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

convex curve and thrust down, pausing in front of the abdomen, the wrists crossed,
the left one outside, the heart of the left one facing right, and the heart of the right
one facing left, the elbows protruding, leaving armpits open. (Figure 34-2)

Figure 34-1 Figure 34-2

3． The right foot stamps on the ground, the toes pointing forward. With the
toes turned up and in, the left foot twining reversely slide-steps half a foot left and
backward on the inside heel, the weight sinking down and more on the right. The
eyes look left and forward. (Figure 34-3)
4． The weight shifts slightly left, with the torso turning right. At the same
time, with the arms twining reversely to close in, the fists sink down, baihui (GV20)
being pulled up. (Figure 34-4)

Figure 34-3 Figure 34-4

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