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

being pulled up. (Figure 35-3)

Figure 35-2 Figure 35-3

4． Relax the left hip joint, and turn the torso left. At the same time, the fists
twining directly strike to both sides of the body in a convex curve, the hearts of fists
facing up, the left one slightly higher than the right, the left elbow aligning with the
left knee, and the right elbow aligning with the right knee. (Figure 35-4)
Note: Repeat Movements 2 and 3 in Posture 33 as you perform Movements 3
and 4 in this posture.
Posture 36 You Guo Bian Pao (Right Wrap Firecracker) [II]

1． Relax the hip joints, with the weight sinking down and more on the left.
At the same time, the fists twining directly rotate out to rest outside the thighs, the
hearts of fists facing up, the arms rounded. Baihui (GV20) is gently pulled up. The
eyes look forward (south). (Figure 36-1)

Figure 35-4 Figure 36-1

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