The
sequence of moving postures known collectively as:
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This
'short' sequence as described above opens part one two and three.
In part one this is followed by 'Lift Hands' and 'Shoulder Strike'
which points the practitioner towards the east (Dragon). In part
two of the Yang Long Form this 'connecting' sequence of (to abbreviate
even further) 'GST Short' is followed by the sequence of Fist
Under Elbow, which is
performed only once within the Yang Long Form. The body that adopts Tai Chi postures should not be considered as separate bits and pieces connected by other disassociated bits and pieces. It should, by the single viewer (the 'mind' of the viewer/the practitioner), be allowed to become just One. Just one droplet of morning dew, or just one vast heaving ocean. No matter which - just One.
Likewise,
Tai Chi Form should not be viewed as separate postures held or
brought together in some way by other postures that are in any
way different from those that they precede or follow. One 'flows
from' or simply 'becomes' the other. Release
(soften) Single Whip and lift both hands to above the right shoulder,
as if holding a ball. The left foot is brought into Cat Stance
with all of your weight in/over the right leg.
Repulse Monkey Three Times sequence begins where Fist Under Elbow ends. continue this
article: Click on any figure (pose) above to access link:
Fist Under Elbow - Chuan Applications. |
| author: Gary Robinson |