Form 1: Preparatory Form
Begin with the feet parallel and a normal width apart. Hands are relaxed and in the normal, hanging position.
Right Foot high step onto heel
Put weight onto Left Foot. Step forward slightly with the Right Foot by raising the knee and landing on the heel of the foot. Continue the motion by bringing the toes down. Place all weight on the foot.
Left Toe taps Right Foot
Next, use the toe of the Left Foot to tap the inside edge of the Right Foot and then move immediately left, landing about shoulder width away. The feet should be parallel to each other, and the toes should be aligned with each other. The body weight should now be centered over both feet. Sink slightly into the knees.
Closed Circle
On each hand, touch the thumb and middle finger to make a closed circle. All other fingers are outward in a natural extension. Arms are mostly straight down with palms facing backward.
Breathe slowly thru the nose up to 16 times
Close your eyes. Inhale slowly thru the nose so that the lungs fill (mouth is closed during entire breathing, and the tongue is touching the roof of the mouth). Exhale thru the nose. Inhale and exhale up to 15 times. During the breathing, free the mind by disconnecting from all worrisome thoughts. Think only about the relaxation induced by the breathing. Before exhaling the 16th time, tell yourself that all is well. At the end of the exhale, snap your fingers. The snap indicates an end of one action/frame-of-mind and the beginning of another. Let the hands return to their normal, hanging position.
Form 2: Beginning Form
Raise both arms
Slowly raise both arms (with palms down and wrists naturally bent) to shoulder level. Now straighten the wrists. Pull the elbows back (forearms parallel to the floor) (do not let elbows touch the body) and then begin to let the hands fall slowly toward the front of the upper part of the legs. End the motion with the hands about six inches from the front of the legs.
Windshield Wiper
The Right Hand now begins an upward circular motion (like a windshield wiper), pivoting at the elbow. End the motion with the fingers pointing straight up and at about shoulder height. The palm is facing the body between the chest and right shoulder. The left hand is still in front of the left leg. Look at your right
Form 3: Step Forward and Grasp Swallow’s Tail
Pivot body to the right toward the
3 o’clock position
(1)
(see below)
Lower the Right Hand away from the body to about 6″ from the right thigh (by pivoting the arm forward at the elbow; palm faces upward). Put weight on the L-foot. Pivot the entire body to the right on the heel of the Right Foot. At the end of this motion, the Right palm is facing upward, the body/face is facing toward the 3 o’clock position, and the weight is mostly on the Left Foot. The Left Hand is close to the left thigh, and the Left Foot is perpendicular to the Right Foot and several inches behind the Right Foot.
Point at 6 o’clock position
Rotate the Right Hand toward the 6 o’clock position up to shoulder height and extended. Follow the motion of the right hand with your head. Note that when the Right Hand begins its motion, the Left Hand will naturally start to cross in front of the body. Keep the palm of the left hand up and at about waist level.
Large ball
The Right Hand continues its circular motion back toward the body and stops at about shoulder height, palm down. At this point, both hands can be imagined to be holding a large ball (slightly to the right of the center of the body).
Slide Left Foot
Slide the Left Foot toward the Right Foot (keep Left heel up and perpendicular to the Right heel but not touching the right heel). Your weight is on the right foot.
(2)
Step forward with Left Foot. Raise Left Hand.
Look to 12:00 o’clock. Step forward with Left Foot (land on heel and then toes). Lean onto Left Foot. Right foot is still fully flat on the floor. Heels are in line with each other (though still perpendicular to each other). Left forearm comes up (palm toward face, and forearm is level with floor and almost at shoulder height). Left elbow is in a vertical line with left knee. Right hand goes down by the right thigh, palm toward the floor and fingers pointing toward 1:30. Feet are separated about a body width. Body weight is about even on both feet. Look at L-hand.
(3)
Left hand sweeps to 9 o’clock. Right hand pursues.
Lean back onto the right foot. Pivot left foot to the 10:30 position. Lean onto Left Foot slightly. Left hand makes a sweeping motion down and on to the 9:00 o’clock position (palm up) and back toward the body, ending around the lower left side, palm down. The right hand moves across the waist, palm up, to be several inches under the left hand (imagine holding a large ball). Note that the right foot is still facing the 3 o’clock position. Now slide the right foot toward the left foot, ending close to heel-to-heel. Weight is on the left foot.
(4)
Step fwd with Right foot. Left foot. Raise Right hand.
Look to the right (to the 3 o’clock position) and take a step with the Right Foot (heel and then toe). Weight is now on the right foot. Turn the Left Foot to the 12 o’clock position. Move Right Hand up to be about a foot in front of the body, palm toward the body and with forearm level and almost at shoulder height. Right elbow is in line with right knee. At the same time, move the left hand, palm down, in front of the left thigh and with fingers pointing toward 1:30.
(5)
Right-side flat “V”
Turn right hand palm-down and then sweep it out (toward 3:00) to a position about a foot in front of the right shoulder (arm is slightly bent; palm is parallel with the floor). Move the left hand to be almost under the right hand (palm-up) (left fingers are close to, but not touching, the right wrist), forming a flat “V”. Body weight is about even on both feet.
Sweep to the left to form a Left-side “V”
Begin turning the body toward the 9 o’clock position. Simultaneously sweep both hands to the left and then in front of the waist, ending with the right hand under the left hand (right hand is palm up; left hand is mostly palm out), and both are several inches from the body and on the left side of the body and at waist level. The left and right hands form a “V” (palms are close to, but not touching, each other).
(6)
Hands. Inside wrist to inside wrist. To 3:00.
Move right hand up about six inches (keeping forearm level) and away from the body and with palm facing the heart. At the same time, move the palm of the left hand close to the wrist of the right hand (left palm away from the face). At this point, the intersection of the hands will be about in the center of the chest and several inches from the chest (looking sort of like an “X”). Look to the 3 o’clock position and lean forward onto the right foot. Bring both hands toward the 3 o’clock position. End the movement with the R-elbow vertically over the R-knee and the fingers pointing toward 12 o’clock.
(7)
Hands apart. Lean back, and then “push a big box”
Turn palms down (left hand is over the right hand), and then separate them by about a shoulder width. Lean back onto left foot, raise the front of the right foot, and then pull the arms (pull from the elbows) down a little and toward the body. Inhale as you raise both hands on either side of your body (palms now beginning to face forward). (Imagine getting ready to push a large box.) Point the fingers upward and then push both hands forward, leaning into the right knee (front of right foot naturally goes to the floor).
Classroom numbers for Form 3:
(1) Step Forward 1
(2) Left Guard
(3) Step Forward 2
(4) Right Guard
(5) Pull Back
(6) Press Forward
(7) Push
Form 4: Single Whip
Hands at different levels
Point palms downward. Lean back on the Left Foot (so that left knee is bent and right leg is straight) while pulling both arms backwards at the elbows (but right hand goes down to waist level as left hand stays at shoulder level, both palms down).
Left foot to 12:00. Swing left and then right.
Pivot the right toes to 12 o’clock. Swing body and arms to 9 o’clock, maintaining the different levels of the hands (but with both hands pointing to 9 o’clock). Then turn to the right while swinging right hand up to shoulder level and extended (fingers pointing to 3 o’clock, palm down), and swinging left hand down (palm facing 3 o’clock) and then up to right shoulder level (fingers pointing upward, palm now toward left shoulder / 9 o’clock).
Fold fingers. 12 o’clock. Push to 9 o’clock.
Fold right fingers and thumb (and left fingers and thumb), beginning with pinkies, and form cones, right fingers pointing downward (arm parallel to the floor) and left fingers pointing upward. Slide left foot to horseshoe position (toes pointing toward 9 o’clock). Turn body (maintaining left arm position with body) to 9 o’clock (right arm rotates to 12 o’clock and stops there and stays at shoulder level). Step with left foot (heel and then toe) to 9 o’clock. Open Left hand and turn it outward and then push it to 9 o’clock, palm facing forward. Look at left hand.
Form 5: Raise Hands to High Position
12 o’clock. Weight on left foot. Right foot to 1:30. Palm up.
Lean back onto right foot. Turn body and left foot (pivot on heel) to 12 o’clock. Put weight on left foot. Move Right foot (can start the movement by pivoting on the toes) to the left a little and position it so that the heel is on the floor (keep toes up) and foot points to 1:30. Open right hand to palm up at about nose level. At this point, the eyes, the right arm, and the right foot all point toward 1:30 and are all angled slightly upward. Left arm is raised and pointing somewhat toward 1:30.
Make a “box” with motions of the right hand.
Move right hand to the left about 10 inches, then turn palm toward the left and bring hand down to about waist level. Then turn palm upward and move hand to the right about 10 inches. Finally, turn palm to the left again and move hand upward to nose level. Adjust right arm, if necessary, so that the elbow is directly over the right knee. While these movements are taking place, slowly position the left hand close to the right elbow (palm toward the elbow).
Form 6: White Stork Spreads its Wings
Right-side flat “V”
Extend hands so that the right hand is above the left hand with the fingers of the left hand under the wrist of the right hand (flatten “V” posture) and palms are toward each other (both hands are at about nose level and still point to 1:30).
Right foot to 10:30
Turn body to the left as you turn your right foot (pivot on the heel) to the 10:30 position. As you turn, bring the hands in front of the waist, palms up. Your right knee is slightly bent at this point.
Left hand over right hand
Rotate left hand out to 6 o’clock and then back to chest level, palm down. Right hand is still palm-up. L-hand is over the R-hand and in the center of your body.
Left foot to 9:00. Left hand down. Right hand “salute”.
Raise left heel, and rotate left foot to face 9 o’clock. Keep heel up. Most of your weight is still on your right foot.
Lower left hand, palm down, to left thigh. At the same time, raise right hand to something like a military salute position (but not stiffly) about six inches from the face and palm mostly downward.
At this position (with both knees bent), you can imagine yourself as if you are slightly sitting in a chair.
Form 7: Brush Knee and Twist Left
Left hand up. Right hand down.
Raise left hand to right shoulder area, arm parallel to the floor, palm down.
Lower right hand to thigh level. Turn palm up.
Right hand to 3:00. Body to 12:00. Body to 9:00. Left foot steps.
Turn body to 12 o’clock. Extend right hand to 3 o’clock, palm up. Look at right hand. Slide left foot to horseshoe position (with toes pointing to 9 o’clock). Look to 9 o’clock. Bring your right hand back to a position close to your right ear. Palm is now down.
Turn body back to 9 o’clock.
Step to 9 o’clock with left foot (heel first; then toes). Bend left knee. Note that the right foot still points to 10:30.
Left hand down. Right hand to 9:00.
Sweep left hand down to left thigh area, palm down and parallel to the floor, fingers pointing to 9 o’clock.
Move right hand (fingers parallel to floor) past ear and push forward to 9 o’clock (point fingers mostly upward when arm is nearly fully extended). Look at right hand.
Form 8: Play Guitar
Right foot forward. Left foot forward.
Move right foot forward about 5 inches (toes towards 10:30), toes touching first. Move left foot forward toward 9 o’clock, heel down, toes up, leg straight.
Raise left hand to a position between chest level and eye level, palm pointing to 12:00 o’clock, fingers angled forward and upward, and arm bent at the elbow.
Left hand up & out. Right hand circles LH.
Turn right hand palm up. Move it over the left hand, down the outside of the left hand (backs of the hands facing each other), across the left wrist, and then down the inside of the left forearm. Stop motion when hand is close to the left elbow.
Form 9: Brush Knee and Twist Left (see Form 7)
Form 10: Brush Knee and Twist Right
Lean onto right foot. Left toes to 6 o’clock. Right palm down. Left palm up.
Lean back onto right foot (bend right knee).
Pivot left toes to 6 o’clock, turn body left, bend left knee.
Turn right hand (palm down) to the left shoulder area, arm parallel to the floor.
Left palm turns upward, stretch arm to 3 o’clock at chest level.
Slide right foot to horseshoe position (toes to 9 o’clock), torso facing 6 o’clock.
Turn torso right to face 9 o’clock. Bring your left hand back to a position close to your left ear. Palm is now down.
R-foot to horseshoe. R-step, R-sweep, L-strike.
Step with right foot to 9 o’clock (heel touches first, then toes), bend right knee.
Sweep right hand down to right thigh, palm down and parallel to the floor, fingers pointing to 9 o’clock.
Left palm moves past left ear and pushes to 9 o’clock (fingers point upward at end of movement). Look at left hand. Body facing 9 o’clock.
Form 11: Brush Knee and Twist Left (almost like Form 7)
Bend left knee. Pivot right toes to 12 o’clock.
Bend left knee.
Pivot right toes to 12 o’clock while turning to the right.
Bend right knee.
Continue with Form 7.
Form 12: Play Guitar (see Form 8)
Form 13: Brush Knee and Twist Left (see Form 7)
Form 14: Step Forward, Swerve, Parry and Punch
Step Forward
Lean backwards onto right foot. Pivot left toes to 6 o’clock (turn torso left). Lean onto left foot. Rotate right hand down to the left hip area (make a fist, with palm down). Move right foot to horseshoe position (toes facing 9 o’clock). Turn the left hand palm up and then rotate it toward 3 o’clock, eyes follow, bend at the elbow, and then back to chest level directly over the right hand (and with palm down).
Swerve
Do these next three motions simultaneously: Lower left hand to side of left thigh (palm down). Raise the right knee and extend the foot toward 7:30 o’clock but immediately sweep it to the right and down (land heel first) with the leg facing 9:00 but the toes pointing toward 10:30. Sweep the right fist up (clockwise) (elbow close to the body) and outward (past face), end with palm up at about waist level and on a line facing 9 o’clock. Keep weight on left foot.
Parry
Lean on right foot. Withdraw right fist to hip, palm up. Step with left foot to 9 o’clock. Push left palm forward, fingers pointing upward at nose level. Weight is on the right foot.
Punch
Bend left knee (weight on left foot). Punch right fist forward (arm is parallel with the floor, still at waist level, and palm is now facing left). Move left hand to the middle of the right arm, fingers pointing slightly upward. Look toward 9 o’clock.
Form 15: Seeming Counter and Closure
L-hand. R-forearm. Roll hands. Twist wrists.
Move left hand, palm up, under and then outside of right elbow. Wipe forward along right forearm. Open R-hand, separate hands (palms up) shoulder width apart. Weight on R-foot; lift left toes up from floor. Draw elbows in. Raise both hands. Roll both hands up and in (toward the body). Twist wrists (till palms face away from body). Press both hands forward. Lower left toes. Weight on L-foot.
Form 16: Cross Hands
R-toes. R-hand. L-toes. Both hands. X-wrists. Hands up.
Pivot right toes to 1:30. Sweep R-hand clockwise to R-shoulder level. You are now facing 12:00. Put weight on R-foot. Pivot left toes to 12:00. Shift weight onto L-foot. Pull R-foot back (shoulder width apart from L-foot). Feet parallel with each other, both knees slightly bent. Circle both hands down, and then cross the wrists (the R-wrist is under the L-wrist) with palms up. Bring your hands up and toward chest, palms in, your L-wrist closer to the body than the R-wrist.
Form 17: Carry Tiger Back to the Mountains
Use heel of L-foot. L-hand past head. R-hand down. L-hand forward.
Lean onto R-foot. Bring R-hand up to the area of the L-shoulder (palm down). Pivot L-foot (on the heel) to 3:00. Sweep L-hand down (palm up) [at this point, both hands are positioned as if you were trying to hold a large ball] and out (toward 10:30) (follow with your eyes) (so palm is up when arm is extended), bend at the elbow, and bring hand back to a position close to the left side of the head. Step with R-foot to horseshoe position (but aimed toward 4:30). Look toward 4:30. Step with R-foot forward (heel lands first). Sweep R-hand down past right thigh, palm down and ends parallel to the floor, fingers pointing toward 4:30. At the same time, push L-hand toward 4:30 (when close to end of movement, point fingers up and at about nose level).
R-hand over L-hand. Flat “V”. Fingers pointing forward. Lean back. Push forward.
Bring R-hand up to chest height, arm extended toward 4:30, and palm flat and toward floor. At the same time, turn L-hand over (to palm up) so that the finger tips are under the R-hand. Lean back onto L-foot, pulling both hands, turn body to the left, and bring hands past stomach (rotating left hand over right hand) toward left side of body. Hands are now formed like a “V” with R-hand palm up. You are now looking toward 10:30. Raise the right arm (keeping the arm parallel to the floor and the palm facing you) to about chest height. At the same time, follow the motion with the left arm so that the left palm is close to the right wrist and facing away from you. Turn your body toward toward 4:30. When you are looking toward 4:30, separate the hands so that each is chest level, palm down and shoulder width apart. Weight has shifted to R-foot. Lean back onto L-foot, drop hands, lift R-toes, raise hands at elbows, raise fingers toward the ceiling, and push forward, leaning onto the right foot.
Form 18: Fist Under the Elbow
Palms down. Lean back onto L-foot. R-foot 1:30. To the L. To the R. Hands back-to-back.
Lower your fingers so that both palms face down. Lean back onto L-foot as you lower your hands as in Single Whip (R-hand at waist level). Pivot the R-foot on the heel to 1:30. Swing the body (hands maintain relative position with the body) to the left to 10:30. Then begin moving the body back to the right, lifting your R-hand to shoulder height (palm out, several inches from the chest) as your L-hand moves toward the R-shoulder area (palm in). When you face 4:30, the hands are back-to-back with each other and about a foot apart from each other.
Look at 12:00. L-foot steps & then to 9:00. Hands on L-side. L-arm up. Fist.
Look to 12:00. L-foot to horseshoe position. Step with L-foot (land heel only). Weight still on the R-foot. Turn palms down. Lower your hands (R-hand to waist level). Begin swinging arms to the left. Pivot left foot to 9:00. Look to 9:00. Continue moving the arms until the hands get very close to the body near the left side at the waist. At this point, the finger tips of each hand are close to each other. Step with the R-foot to a point behind the L-foot (weight on R-foot). Toes point to 10:30. Extend L-foot but keep toes up (weight on R-foot). Slide L-arm obliquely upward (fingers still extended) with palm toward 12:00 and your elbow a few inches from your body. Make a fist with your R-hand and position it under the L-elbow.
Form 19: Twisting Monkey Right
Heel up; toes down. Palms up. R-hand to 3 and back. Push. L-hand to hip. L-foot backward.
Left toes down; heel up (simply pivot at the ankle). Turn both palms upward. R-hand moves down and then past R-hip and then extends toward 3:00 (rising to shoulder level). Palm is facing up. Look at your R-hand. Turn torso back to 9:00. Circle R-hand near your right ear. Push it forward (end movement about nose level, fingers pointing upward).
Retract L-hand to area of L-hip, palm up. Step backward with the L-foot to horseshoe position (momentarily) and then further back (toes point to 7:30). Both knees are bent. Weight is on the L-foot. Eyes look at your R-hand. R-toes still point to 10:30
Form 20: Twisting Monkey Left
Turn to 6:00 L-hand back; strike. R-palm up. R-hand to R-hip. R-foot steps bwd.
Turn torso to 6:00. L-hand goes back (toward 3:00) and up to shoulder level. Look at L-hand. Turn torso to 9:00. Circle hand near your left ear, and push it forward. Fingers point upward.
Turn R-palm upward. Pull R-hand back to area near R-hip. Step backward with the R-foot to horseshoe position (momentarily) and then further back (toes point to 10:30). Both knees are bent. Weight is on the R-foot. Eyes look at your L-hand. L-toes still point to 7:30.
Form 21: Twisting Monkey Right
R-hand to 3 and back. Strike. L-hand to L-hip. L-foot steps backward.
R-hand circles back (toward 3:00) and up to shoulder level. Look at R-hand. Torso is now at 12:00. Turn torso back to 9:00. Circle hand near your right ear. Push it forward. Fingers point upward.
Turn L-palm upward. Retract L-hand to area of L-hip. Step backward with the L-foot to horseshoe position (momentarily) and then further back (toes point to 7:30). Both knees are bent. Weight on the L-foot. Eyes look at your R-hand. R-toes still point to 10:30.
Form 22: Diagonal Flying
L & R hands. “Ball”. R-horse. R-heel 1:30. L-toes 12:00 R-toes 1:30. R-forearm.
L-hand down and then (by extending the arm) to 3:00 (palm is up here) and then back (palm is now down and at shoulder level). Torso facing 6:00. R-hand to L-hip, palm up. R-foot to horseshoe position. Big step back with R-foot, heel toward 1:30. (Hint: As the R-foot slides backwards, position it a little to the left of the L-foot. This will help with your balance in the next movement.) Put Weight on the R-foot. Pivot L-toes (and turn torso) to 12:00. Pivot R-toes (and turn torso) to 1:30. Weight still on the R-foot. L-hand down by side of L-thigh, palm down, fingers to 12:00. R-forearm diagonally upward to nose level, palm upward, arm slightly bent. Look at R-hand, facing 1:30.
Form 23: Raise Hands to High Position
Half-step forward with L-foot. Step toward 1:30 with R-foot (keep toes up). Continue with the remaining steps of Form 5.
Form 24: White Stork Spreads its Wings (See Form 6)
Form 25: Brush Knee and Twist Left (See Form 7)
Form 26: Needle at Sea Bottom
R-foot steps behind L-foot. L-hand “wipes” table. R-hand to hip & then to 3:00. R-hand then over head and obliquely downward.
R-foot steps forward a little to be behind L-foot and with toes pointing to 10:30. Raise L-heel. Both knees are now bent. Bend forward slightly at the waist.
Circle L-hand with palm downward (as if wiping a table with short legs) to the right side of the body and then back to the left side. End the motion with the hand next to your L-knee, fingers pointing to 9:00.
After the L-hand has started moving, lower R-hand toward the R-hip (palm toward 6:00). Then raise R-hand toward 3:00 with palm facing 12:00. Look at R-hand. (Watch hand thru all of its motions.) Circle R-hand up and over head, rotating palm to face 6:00 when the hand is at its highest position. R-hand continues its motion toward 9:00. Push obliquely downward with R-hand, body bent at the waist, and eyes facing 9:00.
Form 27: Fan through the Back
L-hand over R-hand. R-palm right. L-foot forward. Raise arms at elbows. R-hand “salutes”.
Move L-hand over R-hand, cross arms at elbows at stomach level. Turn R-palm to the right, facing 12:00.
Step forward with L-foot toward 9:00, toes pointing to 10:30, weight on L-foot, body facing 12:00.
Raise both elbows to chest level. L-hand forward to the left (hand rotates clockwise), palm faces 10:30, fingertips at nose level. L-arm and L-thigh on same vertical line.
Raise R-hand to oblique angle six inches from right forehead. Eyes facing 10:30.
The R-foot still points to 10:30.
Form 28: Turn and Strike with Elbow and Fist
Turn to 1:30. R-hand to L-hip. R-foot horseshoe. R-elbow. Lower
L-hand. R-fist over & outward. R-fist in. L-hand thrusts. R-hand
thrusts. L-hand to inner side of R-elbow.
Shift weight to R-foot. Pivot L-toes and body to 1:30. Shift weight to L-foot. Position L-hand 6 inches from left of forehead, palm mostly downward.
Circle R-hand clockwise (palm down) and continue motion across the waist to the L-hip area. Make a fist with the R-hand.
Draw R-foot to horseshoe position (foot points towards 4:30).
Step with R-foot (heel lands first) toward 4:30. Put weight on R-foot.
Thrust R-elbow toward 4:30. (Keep forearm parallel with the floor.) Palm of R-hand is downward. Lower L-hand (with fingers pointing upward) to R-fist level. L-hand is a couple of inches from the R-hand.
Strike with R-fist toward 4:30 by a high circular motion (pivoting at the R-elbow), ending palm up (forearm parallel with the floor). Hand is still in a fist posture.
Withdraw R-fist to R-hip, palm up. Turn L-hand so palm faces right, and thrust it obliquely upward to 4:30 (at nose level).
Open R-hand, thrust it obliquely forward (palm left) at nose level (past L-hand).
Pull L-hand towards inner side of R-elbow, fingertips parallel with R-arm or pointing slightly, obliquely upward. Eyes follow R-hand.
Form 29: Step Forward, Swerve, Parry and Punch
Flat “V”. L-toes & body to 12:00. Weight on L-foot. L-arm circles back, palm down. R-hand to L-hip. Make a fist, palm down. R-foot to horseshoe. Variation of Form 14.
Extend both arms so that the R-palm is facing downward and L-palm is facing upward, L-fingertips under R-wrist (flatten “V” posture).
Pivot L-toes to 12:00 while turning body to 12:00. Put weight on L-foot. Extend L-arm toward 10:30 (palm up), shoulder level, bend at the elbow, bring hand back close to the L-shoulder area, palm down.
As the L-hand moves, rotate R-hand clockwise to L-hip. Make a fist, palm down. R-hand vertically under L-hand. R-foot to horseshoe position, aiming toward 3:00.
Continue with remaining motions of Form 14 (Swerve, Parry and Punch steps) except step R-foot toward 3:00 but point the R-toes to 4:30. Remember to maintain a fist with the R-hand throughout the rest of the form.
End the form facing 3:00.
Form 30: Step Upward and Grasp Swallow’s Tail
R-foot. L-toes to 12:00. L-foot. L-hand over R-hand. R-foot horseshoe. Remaining steps of Form 3.
Lean back onto R-foot. Pivot L-toes to 12:00, and put weight on L-foot.
Open your R-hand, turn palm down. Rotate L-hand, palm up, toward 9:00 at L-shoulder level and then rotate back toward your body with palm down. Rotate your R-hand to be at hip level and under the L-hand and palm up (hands “holding a large ball”). Slide R-foot to horseshoe position, aiming toward 3:00.
Continue with the remaining four motions of Form 3 (Right Guard, Pull Back, Press Forward, and Push). (See notes at bottom of Form 3.)
End the form facing 3:00.
Notice that this version is similar to “Step Forward and Grasp Swallow’s Tail” (Form 3) but does not include the first two motions of that form (Step Forward 1, Left Guard).
Form 31: Single Whip (See Form 4)
Form 32: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 1
R-foot. Lower L-H. L-F 12:00. L-H to R-shoulder. R-H presses. L-foot. Body to 10:30. L-H out and back in. R-H up. L-H down. Upper body to 3:00. L-H up. R-H presses Slide L-foot.
Lean back onto R-foot. Lower L-hand toward L-thigh. Pivot L-foot to 12:00. Bring L-hand up across body to R-shoulder but with palm toward your L-shoulder (as you face 12:00). R-arm points now to 3:00. Weight is on R-foot. Open R-palm toward 3:00, point fingers upward, and then press hand toward 3:00 slightly. (Do not lower the arm; simply open the hand and push.)
Lean onto L-foot. Lower R-hand toward R-thigh. Turn body toward 10:30. R-hand moves close to L-thigh. Turn L-palm to face 10:30. Press your L-hand forward slightly and then back toward body (palm still outward).
Bring R-hand up in front of L-hand. Lower L-hand toward L-thigh (palm now facing thigh). R-hand is close to L-shoulder. Step slightly left with your R-foot so that your weight is evenly balanced on both feet (feet shoulder width apart and both pointing to 12:00). Knees are bent slightly.
Simultaneously make these motions: turn upper body toward 3:00, shift weight to R-foot, raise L-hand to R-shoulder (but your palm is facing your L-shoulder), press R-arm toward 3:00 (palm facing 3:00), slide your L-foot left about a foot (keeping both feet still pointing to 12:00)
Form 33: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 2 (See Form 32)
Continue with the rest of Form 32.
Form 34: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 3 (See Form 33)
In part 4, the fingers form cones. L-foot, Horseshoe.
The first three parts of this Form are the same as in Form 33.
Part 4 of this Form prepares for and blends into Form 35. That is, the arms do the same as in Form 32, but the fingers make the cones (like in Single Whip [Form 4]), the L-foot goes to horseshoe position, and then the person finishes with the last part of Single Whip. (So Form 35 is not actually done, per se.)
Form 35: Single Whip (See Form 4)
The first part of this Form begins with Part 4 of Form 34.
Form 36: High Stroke on Horse 1
Weight on R-foot. Lower L-hand. Rotate L-palm. Raise L-heel. R-hand strike. Position L-palm.
Lean back onto the R-foot. Lower L-hand toward L-thigh. Continue rolling the hand so that it ends palm-up at about waist level (as if holding a serving platter). The fingers should point to 9:00.
Raise the heel of the L-foot, and slide your foot just an inch or two toward you (almost as in the horseshoe position but not that much of a slide; the L-shin should be vertical). Keep the elbow close to the L-side of body during the motion.
Open the R-hand and move it to a position close to and above the R-ear (palm is down, and fingers are pointing to 9:00). R-elbow is raised slightly. Push forward with the R-hand. When the arm extends almost all the way, point the fingers upward. Then move your L-palm under your R-elbow (a few inches below it). Palm and elbow will be on the right side of the body. Weight is still on the R-foot.
Form 37: Blossom Right
L-palm down. L-foot left. Palms forward. Hands down and up. Hands roll. R-foot lifts. R-foot to 10:30.
Left palm turns downward. Left foot moves left (lands with toes pointing toward 7:30). Put weight on L-foot (sink lower on the left leg than typically). L-palm moves left. At this point, Both palms are facing forward and are at chest level.
Bring hands down (elbows in toward body) and then palms turn upward (R-palm under L-palm). R-foot moves left (toward body) and goes to horseshoe position (toes pointing to 9:00). Palms come up, and fingers roll toward body, point downward, and then continue rotating until they point upward.
Palms push outward as R-foot lifts up (point toes toward 9:00; not upward) and extends toward 9:00 (for just a moment) and then toward 10:30 (keep foot off the floor). Your R-arm angles upward and aligns over R-leg (palms are facing 9:00). Torso faces 9:00 while eyes follow R-hand. Weight is still on the L-foot.
Form 38: High Stroke on Horse 2
R-F. R-palm. L-hand strikes. R-palm under L-elbow.
Pull R-foot toward the L-foot (heel up, toes pointing to 10:30). The R-shin should be vertical. Lower the R-palm toward the R-thigh. Rotate the R-hand at the wrist so that it ends palm-up at about waist level and with the fingers pointing toward 7:30. Position the L-hand close to L-ear, fingers pointing toward 10:30. Push forward with the L-hand (point fingers upward when arm is nearly fully extended). Move R-palm a few inches under L-elbow. Weight is still on the L-foot. R-foot has not moved.
Form 39: Blossom Left
R-foot to 10:30. L-hand out. R-hand up. L-hand circles. L-foot next to R-foot. Roll hands. L-foot up. Hands fan outward.
Step toward 10:30 with the R-foot. Put weight on the R-foot (sink lower on the right leg than typically). L-hand moves left. Bring R-hand up close to and facing the left shoulder.
Circle the L-hand down and then back up toward the chest (L-hand is further from the body than the R-hand) so that the wrists are somewhat close to each other.
Bring L-foot to horseshoe position (toes pointing toward 10:30) near R-foot.
Roll both hands toward body, down, and then out, fingers now pointing upward.
Raise L-foot upward (with toes pointing toward 10:30; not upward), and then pivot it (without touching the floor) to the left (toward 7:30) as the hands fan outward (fingers up and palms pointing toward 9:00). Adjust the L-elbow to be over the L-leg.
Form 40: Turn and Kick with Left Sole
L-foot to 6:00. Weight on L-foot. R-foot to 6:00. Weight on R-foot. Lower hands. Roll hands. L-foot kicks. Arms fan.
Pull L-foot back to a position behind and almost perpendicular to the R-foot (toes point to 6:00) (heels a few inches apart). Your body will naturally begin shifting toward 6:00. L-heel is in line with the R-foot. L-foot is flat on the floor with the toes pointing to 6:00. Your weight is on the L-foot.
Pivot on R-heel so that the toes point to 6:00. Shift weight slightly to the R-foot.
Lower hands, circle them inward (L-hand under R-hand), roll hands upward, then toward body, and then out, fingers pointing upward.
Raise L-knee and point toes downward. Kick toward 4:30 with heel of L-foot (toes point upward) as arms fan outward (left arm aligned over left leg) (hands at shoulder level).
Form 41: Brush Knee and Twist Left (see Form 7)
This form is done facing 4:30. At the end of the form, the fingers of the L-hand point to 4:30.
Form 42: Brush Knee and Twist Right (see Form 10)
This form is done facing 4:30. But note that the L-foot turns toward 1:30. At the end of the form, the fingers of the R-hand point to 4:30.
Form 43: Step Forward and Punch Downward
Lean on L-foot. R-toes. L-foot to horseshoe. R-hand to 10:30. L-foot steps. Circle R-arm over head and down, body bent at the waist.
Lean back onto L-foot. Turn R-toes to 7:30. Lean onto R-foot.
L-foot to horseshoe position (toes point to 4:30). R-hand points to 10:30 (palm is up and at shoulder level). Eyes look at R-hand. L-hand is up to the R-shoulder area.
Step toward 4:30 with L-foot. Raise R-arm to a vertically upward position and then curl fingers (as if grasping a pipe).
Without bending the arm at the elbow, sweep the R-arm forward and downward (toward 4:30) (angled downward toward the floor) with palm downward. Upper body is bent forward at a slight angle. Back is straight. Eyes look at the floor about six feet ahead of body.
As the R-arm moves, sweep the L-hand down to a position next to the L-leg, fingers pointing to 4:30, and with the palm down.
The R-palm (with curled fingers) is parallel to the floor. The R-foot points to 7:30.
Form 44: Turn and Strike with Elbow and Fist (see Form 28)
Lean on R-foot. L-toes. Circle hands. Position the elbow. Continue.
Lean back onto R-foot. Turn L-toes to 7:30. Open the R-hand. Circle both hands up (clockwise and with eyes following the R-hand) and back toward 10:30 (but stop the L-hand near L-forehead). Circle R-hand down and back toward body (end near L-hip in fist grip, palm down). Move R-foot to horseshoe position (aiming toward 10:30). Step toward 10:30 with R-foot (heel lands first), raise R-elbow, move L-palm (fingers pointing upward) near the R-fist.
Continue with the movements as in the remainder of Form 28.
Form 45: Step Forward, Swerve, Parry and Punch (see Form 29)
R-palm. L-foot. Circle hands. Horseshoe. Continue.
Turn R-palm down. Aim L-foot to 6:00. Circle hands toward 4:30. End with L-hand (still open) palm down and at about chest level over the R-hand. R-hand is palm down and in a fist posture near L-hip. Look toward 6:00. Step to horseshoe position with R-foot aiming toward 9:00. Look toward 9:00.
Continue with the remainder of Form 29.
Form 46: Turn and Kick with Right Sole
Open R-hand. Lean on R-foot. L-foot to 6:00. Weight on L-foot. Circle hands. R-foot next to L-foot. Roll hands. R-foot kicks. Arms fan.
Open fingers of R-hand. Lean back onto R-foot. Turn L-toes to 6:00. Lean onto L-foot.
Circle hands (with open palms) upward, outward and then down. Cross the hands (R-hand below L-hand) as you bring your R-foot next to your L-foot (in horseshoe position). Weight is on the L-foot.
Roll hands upward, then fingers toward body, and then out (fingers upward).
Raise R-knee as you point your toes downward. Kick toward 7:30 with heel of R-foot (toes point upward) as arms fan outward (right arm aligned over right leg) (hands at shoulder level).
Form 47: Strike Tiger Left
R-foot behind L-foot. L-foot left. Weight on L-foot. Circle hands clockwise.
Move R-foot behind L-foot (toes point to 7:30). Put weight on R-foot. Move L-hand clockwise toward inside of right arm. R-hand and L-hand momentarily point toward 9:00 with both palms down. Shift L-foot to the left (toes point to 6:00).
Put weight onto L-foot. Circle hands down and left (clockwise): R-hand moves down and then stops in front of stomach, palm down, in a fist posture; L-hand moves down and then left and then up so that the back of the hand is in front of the forehead (hand is in a fist posture and a few inches from the forehead). You are now facing 4:30.
Look (with head only) toward 7:30.
Form 48: Strike Tiger Right
Weight on R-foot. Turn to the right. R-foot to horseshoe. Then step. R-hand to forehead.
Open hands. Shift your weight to R-foot. Turn L-foot to 9:00. L-hand turns palm down and drops clockwise to waist level (in center of body). The R-hand is closer to body than the L-hand. Make a fist with the L-hand.
R-hand circles counterclockwise out and back up, ending in a fist posture, palm out, in front of the forehead. R-foot goes (momentarily) to horseshoe position and then raises and steps down (heel first) (toward 10:30). Put weight on R-foot. Look (with head only) toward 7:30 (yes, 7:30, just like in Form 47).
Form 49: Turn and Kick with Right Sole (see Form 46)
Turn body to 6:00. Continue as in Form 46.
Lean onto the L-foot. Turn the R-foot to 6:00 (pivoting on the heel). Lean onto the R-foot. Turn the L-foot to 6:00 (pivoting on the heel).
Finish the movements as in Form 46
Form 50: Two Peaks Transpierce Ears
Circle arms. Palms up. R-knee up. Point toes. Pivot on L-heel. Step with R-foot. Circle arms. Fists at nose level.
Circle both arms clockwise and then in front of body (palms up) as the R-knee comes up to waist level with toes pointing downward. The hands are at the level of the raised knee.
Pivot body on heel of L-foot to 10:30 (but the L-foot stops when it points to 9:00). Step forward with the R-foot (toward 10:30). Make sure there is at least a foot of distance between the heel of the R-foot and any part of the L-foot. Turn the palms over and make fists. Raise the arms slightly outward and then upward (keep elbows no higher than the shoulders). When the fists reach about shoulder level, push the fists (with palms down) slowly toward each other until they are about a head width apart and 6-8″ in front of your face. Fists are at nose level.
Your weight is still on the R-foot.
Form 51: Turn and Kick with Left Sole
Lean back onto L-foot. Fan palms. R-foot to 12:00. Lean onto R-foot. Circle arms. Complete the Kick.
Lean back onto L-foot. Open palms. Fan palms outward as R-foot turns to 12:00. Lean onto R-foot as the arms come down and inward (palms upward).
Bring L-foot next to R-foot. Cross L-palm under R-palm. Put weight onto R-foot. Raise the hands and the L-foot (as in the kicking posture of Form 40) and complete the movements of Form 40.
Body is facing 12:00.
Form 52: Swerve and Kick with Right Sole
L-foot over R-foot. Circle arms. Turn to 6:00. Continue.
Cross L-foot over R-foot (toes pointing to 12:00 and about a foot away). (It is easier on the next movement of this form if the toes of both feet are even with each other (equal distance from an imaginary 12:00 wall.) Circle the arms down (R-palm under L-palm). Turn the body on the balls of both feet to 6:00. Put weight on the L-foot.
Complete the movements as in the latter part of Form 46.
Form 53: Step Forward, Swerve, Parry and Punch (see Form 29)
R-foot into horseshoe. Palms face each other vertically. Continue.
Pull R-foot into the horseshoe position as the R-palm (in a fist posture) points downward at waist level in front of the stomach and the L-palm points downward at L-shoulder level. L-palm is vertically over the R-fist.
Complete the movements as in the latter part of Form 29.
Form 54: Seeming Counter and Closure (see Form 15)
Form 55: Cross Hands (see Form 16)
Form 56: Carry Tiger Back to the Mountains (see Form 17)
Form 57: Slanting Whip
Move hands like in Single Whip. Continue.
Move hands (as if doing Form 4: Single Whip) first toward 10:30 and then back toward 4:30. Immediately form the “cones” with the fingers and thumb of each hand as in Single Whip.
Finish the form as in Form 4 except you should end the form facing 10:30.
Form 58: Parting the Right Mane
L-H goes down with palm up. L-F to 9:00. Hold “ball”. R-F to horseshoe. R-F back. Pivot on L-F. Raise R-H and lower L-H as you pivot on the R-F.
Lower the L-hand (palm up) as you lean back on your R-foot. Bring your R-hand down toward your L-hand. Turn L-foot to 9:00. Put weight on the L-foot. Continue moving the L-hand to 6:00 (arm extended) and then (bend at the elbow) back (palm now down) in front of body as the R-hand goes palm-up and directly under L-hand (as if both hands are holding a big ball). Weight is still on the L-foot.
Move R-foot to horseshoe position. Then step backward with R-foot (toward 4:30) as you face 10:30. Weight is now on the R-foot.
Pivot clockwise on the heel of the L-foot to 3:00. Lower the L-hand (palm down) beside your L-leg (fingers parallel with L-foot, pointing to 3:00). Weight is still on the R-foot.
Pivot clockwise on the heel of your R-foot to 4:30 as you raise your R-arm (palm up) at a slanting angle to nose level. Your weight is still on your R-foot.
At this point, the L-leg is straight, and the R-leg is bent.
Form 59: Parting the Left Mane
Lean onto L-F. R-arm circles. Hold “ball”. L-F to horseshoe. L-F back. Pivot on R-F. Raise L-H and lower R-H as you pivot on L-F.
Lean back onto your L-foot as you swing your R-arm, palm up to the right toward 9:00 and your L-hand across your waist (palm up). Turn your R-foot to 6:00. Pull your R-hand back (palm down) so that it is over the L-hand. Both hands “holding a ball”. Weight is on the R-foot.
Move L-foot to horseshoe position next to the R-foot (heel faces 1:30). Step backward with L-foot (toward 1:30). Weight is on the L-foot.
Pivot counterclockwise on the heel of the R-foot to 3:00. Lower the R-hand (palm down) beside your R-leg (fingers parallel with R-foot, pointing to 3:00). Weight is still on the L-foot. Pivot counterclockwise on the heel of the L-foot to 1:30 as you raise your L-arm (palm up) at a slanting angle to nose level. Weight is still on the L-foot.
At this point, the R-leg is straight, and the L-leg is bent.
Form 60: Parting the Right Mane
L-H circles. R-H goes under L-H. Hold “ball”. R-F to horseshoe. R-F back. Pivot on L-F. Raise R-H & lower L-H as you pivot on R-F.
Lean back on R-foot as you swing the L-hand down, toward 9:00, back, and over (now with palm down) (and the R-hand across the waist with the palm up) so that the L-hand is vertically over the R-hand. Both hands are as if “holding a ball”. L-foot points to 12:00. Weight is on the L-foot.
Move your R-foot to horseshoe position next to the L-foot (heel faces 4:30). Step backward with your R-foot (toward 4:30). Weight is on your R-foot.
Pivot clockwise on the heel of the L-foot to 3:00. Lower the L-hand (palm down) beside your L-leg (fingers parallel with L-foot, pointing to 3:00). Weight is still on the R-foot. Pivot clockwise on the heel of the R-foot to 4:30 as you raise your R-arm (palm up) at a slanting angle to nose level. Weight is still on the R-foot.
At this point, the L-leg is straight, and the R-leg is bent.
Form 61: Step Forward and Grasp Swallow’s Tail
Pivot on the heel of the R-foot to 12:00. Turn the R-hand down (with palm down) and the L-hand up (under the R-hand) (on your right side) as you step to horseshoe position with the L-foot and face 12:00. Then complete the remainder of the steps of Form 3.
Form 62: Single Whip (see Form 4)
Form 63: Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle Left
Lower L-H. R-H over L-H R-F to 7:30. Lean back on L-F. R-F to 10:30. L-F to 7:30. L-H raises. R-H down and out/up.
Lean back onto your R-foot. Lower the L-hand and then turn the palm up a little in front of your stomach. Open your R-hand, turn your palm up, and circle it toward you so that it is palm-down over the L-hand (as in “holding ball” position). Pivot on the heel of your L-foot toward 7:30. Step toward 7:30 with your R-foot. Lean back on the L-foot. Turn the R-foot to 10:30. Put weight on the R-foot.
Now step toward 7:30 with L-foot as you turn the palm of your L-hand outward and sweep/raise your L-hand toward 7:30 and end it a few inches from your forehead. Push R-hand down and then forward/upward to nose level (arm extended). R-palm is open and out (about 12 inches from your chest), fingers up. You are facing 7:30.
Form 64: Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle Right
Pivot on L-F. Turn to 12:00. R-F steps back. R-H to the left side. R-F to horseshoe. R-F to 1:30. Hands up.
Lean back onto your R-foot. Pivot on the heel of your L-foot to 12:00, maintaining your hand positions relative to your body. Put weight on your L-foot. Step back (momentarily) with your R-foot (heel toward 6:00) as you turn your L-hand palm-down and move it toward the area of your R-shoulder and then immediately back toward your left side at chest level. Sweep your R-hand across your waist, turn it palm-up, and then back toward your left side so that it ends under your L-hand.
R-foot goes to horseshoe position but immediately steps toward 1:30. Weight is on R-foot. R-hand comes up (palm-out) to a position in front of your forehead as your L-hand moves down and then out in front (about 12 inches from your chest, palm-out, fingers up, at nose level). You are facing 1:30.
Form 65: Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle Left
Hands on right side of body. Face 10:30. L-F beside R-F and then steps to 10:30. Hands come up.
Lean back onto your L-foot. Pivot on heel of R-foot to 12:00. Move hands toward the left and then immediately toward the right side of your body (the mirror image motion of the hands in Form 64), positioning the R-hand (palm down) several inches over the L-hand (palm up) (“holding ball” position) as you face 10:30. R-foot is still facing 12:00.
L-foot steps beside R-foot, momentarily goes to horseshoe position, and then steps to 10:30 as L-hand comes up to forehead level (palm out) and R-hand down and then up to chest level (about 12 inches from your chest, palm out, fingers up, at nose level). You are facing 10:30.
Form 66: Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle Right
Pivot on L-F. Turn to 12:00. R-F steps back. R-H to the left side. R-F to horseshoe. R-F to 4:30. Hands up.
Lean back onto your R-foot. Pivot clockwise on the heel of the L-foot to 3:00, maintaining hand positions relative to your body (right side of your body).
Move your hands first to the right and then immediately back to the left side of your body (as in Form 64). The R-hand (palm up) is under the L-hand (palm down) (several inches apart) (“holding the ball” position).
R-foot goes to horseshoe position and immediately steps to 4:30. R-hand comes up to forehead level (palm out). L-hand goes down and then up to chest level (about 12 inches from your chest, palm out, fingers up, at nose level). You are facing 4:30.
Form 67: Step Forward and Grasp Swallow’s Tail
Lean back on L-F. Circle hands. L-F to horseshoe. Continue.
Lean back onto your L-foot. Pivot on the heel of the R-foot to 3:00. Circle the hands to the left and then back to the right (positioned as if holding a large ball, R-hand over L-hand). Step to horseshoe position with the L-foot (pointing to 12:00). Look to 12:00.
Now continue with the rest of the movements as described in Form 3.
Form 68: Single Whip (see Form 4)
Form 69: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 1 (see Form 32)
Form 70: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 2 (see Form 33)
Form 71: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 3 (see Form 34)
Form 72: Single Whip (see Form 4)
Form 73: Lion Creeps Down
R-F to 1:30. Sink onto R-F. L-leg to 9:00. L-palm toward R- shoulder and then “sweeps” the floor.
Turn the R-foot to 1:30. Now lean on the R-foot. Turn L-foot to 10:30. Move L-hand (palm facing 12:00) toward your R-arm.
Sink down toward the floor as far as possible (with most of the weight on the R-leg) as your L-leg begins to extend toward 9:00 (toes still pointing to 10:30).
Maintain the “cone” (see Form 4) with the R-hand. Push the L-palm down to within a few inches of the floor (palm still facing 12:00). Keep the R-arm parallel with the floor.
Move the L-hand over the floor and toward your L-foot (palm still facing 12:00). Stretch the L-hand as far as possible.
As the left hand is moving toward 9:00, point your right arm (maintaining the cone with your hand) toward 12:00. The R-arm is still parallel with the floor.
Note: For the L-hand motion, you can think of wiping a large piece of glass in front of you.
Form 74: Golden Pheasant Stands on Left Leg
Rise. L-hand to left side. Weight on L-F. R-arm and R-leg.
Move your L-hand over your L-leg. Make fists of both of your hands.
Shift your weight to your left side as you rise. Continue sweeping the L-hand (at waist level) toward 6:00 as you become upright. The L-hand is in a fist posture. The R-hand is now down by your R-leg (also in a fist posture). Lean on the L-foot. Bring R-foot next to L-foot.
Extend R-arm forward (toward 9:00) as you raise your R-leg at the knee (toes pointing downward). R-hand is open, aiming obliquely upward, with the palm facing left (6:00). Your L-hand is now palm down, open, and prallel with the floor and by your L-leg.
Form 75: Golden Pheasant Stands on Right Leg
Kick with R-leg. Step back. Palms downward. Raise L-arm and L-leg.
Kick with R-foot and then step directly backward with the R-leg (beyond the heel of the L-leg), landing the foot with the toes facing 10:30.
L-palm (fingers toward 9:00) and R-palm (toward 10:30) are both parallel with the floor. L-palm is forward by L-leg. R-palm is back by R-leg. Weight is on the R-leg.
Extend L-arm forward (toward 9:00) as you raise your L-leg at the knee (toes pointing downward). L-hand is open, aiming obliquely upward, with the palm facing right. Your R-hand is palm down by your R-leg.
Form 76: Twisting Monkey Right
Kick with L-leg. Step back. Palms downward. Roll hands.
Kick with the L-foot and then step directly backward, landing the L-foot pointing toward 7:30. Move your hands palm-down to waist level.
Roll the hands so that they are palm-up.
Continue with the rest of Form 19.
Form 77: Twisting Monkey Left (see Form 20)
Form 78: Twisting Monkey Right (see Form 19)
Form 79: Diagonal Flying (see Form 22)
Form 80: Raise Hands to High Position (see Form 5)
Form 81: White Stork Spreads its Wings (see Form 6)
Form 82: Brush Knee and Twist Left (see Form 7)
Form 83: Needle at Sea Bottom (see Form 26)
Form 84: Fan Through the Back (see Form 27)
Form 85: Turn and Strike with Elbow and Fist (see Form 28)
Form 86: Step Forward, Swerve, Parry and Punch (see Form 14)
Form 87: Step Upward and Grasp Swallow’s Tail (see Form 30)
Form 88: Single Whip (see Form 4)
Form 89: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 1 (see Form 32)
Form 90: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 2 (see Form 33)
Form 91: Move Hands Like Floating Clouds 3 (see Form 34)
Form 92: Single Whip (see Form 4)
Form 93: High Stroke on Horse 3
R-F steps behind L-F. Continue.
Step forward with R-foot next to / behind the L-foot (toes pointing toward 10:30). Continue with the remaining parts of Form 36.
Form 94: Belt Thrusting Hand
L-F left. L-H left. R-H left. L-H angled upward.
Step left with L-foot (toes point toward 9:00).
Slide the L-hand toward the left side of your body (palm up), at waist level and fingers pointing toward 9:00.
Lower the R-hand, palm down near (but slightly lower than) the L-hand (fingers pointing toward 7:30).
Extend the L-hand obliquely upward till the fingers are at nose level. The R-foot is still aiming toward 10:30.
Form 95: Rotation Blossom Kick
Lean on R-F. L-H and R-H cross in front of chest. Turn to 3:00. Roll hands and “kick” with R-F.
Lean back on R-foot. Move L-hand toward R-shoulder area (palm facing toward body). Turn R-hand toward body (L-hand closer to body than R-hand). Both hands crossed at center of chest. Turn L-foot to 1:30. R-foot remains pointing to 10:30.
Rotate body to 3:00. Step with the R-foot about a half circle so that the foot goes to horseshoe position (after landing momentarily, if necessary) and with toes pointing to 3:00 and is on the right side of the body (you are now facing 3:00). L-foot remains pointing to 1:30.
Shift weight to L-foot (if your weight is not already fully on the L-foot). Roll hands in toward body and then fan outward as you raise your R-foot (toes pointing downward) and then kick with the heel of the R-foot toward 3:00. Palms are forward at chest level.
Form 96: Step Forward and Punch Navel
Fwd on R-F. Bwd on L-F. R-F to 6:00. Face 6:00. Weight on R-F. L-F to 3:00. L-hand. R-arm.
Step forward and lean onto the R-foot.
Lean back onto the L-foot. Turn the R-foot on the heel to 6:00 as you turn your upper body to 6:00 (your L-arm extends toward 6:00, and your R-arm extends toward 9:00). Put weight on the R-foot.
Step toward 3:00 with the L-foot. Move your L-hand (clockwise) toward 9:00 for a few inches and then immediately circle your hand (counterclockwise) to the left side of your body. End the motion with the palm down and fingers pointing toward 3:00 and at waist level.
Bring your R-hand past your waist (now in a fist posture with the palm left) and extend it toward 3:00.
Note that the L-leg is bent, and the R-leg is straight.
Form 97: Step Upward and Grasp Swallow’s Tail (see Form 30)
Flat “V”. Swing arms. L-foot. R-foot. Continue.
Form a flat “V” toward 3:00 (R-hand over L-hand). Swing arms down and then extend the L-arm to 9:00 (palm-up) and stop the R-arm near the stomach area as the L-foot pivots to 12:00 and R-foot goes to horseshoe position. Bend the L-arm so that the L-hand is palm-down over the R-hand, and both are on the left side of the body. Step toward 3:00 with R-foot. Continue with the remaining steps of Form 30, beginning with step (4) Right Guard.
Form 98: Single Whip (see Form 4)
Form 99: Lion Creeps Down (see Form 73)
Form 100: Watch the Seven Stars of the Dipper
R-F fwd & lands on toes. Both fists cross at chest level.
Move your L-hand over your L-leg. Make fists of both of your hands.
Shift your weight to your left side as you rise. Continue sweeping the L-hand (at waist level) toward 6:00 as you become upright. The L-hand is in a fist posture. The R-hand is now down by your R-leg (also in a fist posture). Lean on the L-foot.
Step toward 9:00 with the R-foot. Land the R-foot ahead of the L-foot and on the toes only (very similar to horseshoe posture). Bring the hands, both in fist posture and thumbs toward the body (palms down) and with L-hand closer to body than R-hand, in front of the chest and crossed at an area lower than the wrists.
Form 101: Step Back to Ride the Tiger
Lower the hands. R-F back. Salute.
Extend all fingers. Lower the hands and step back with the R-foot so that the toes of the R-foot are in line with the heel of the L-foot. The toes point to 10:30. Put weight on the R-foot.
Raise the heel of the L-foot (slide your toes, if necessary). Raise the R-hand to forehead level (like a salute). L-hand is beside the L-leg, palm parallel with the floor.
Form 102: Turn and Sweep the Lotus
L-F crosses over R-F. Turn to 3:00. Circle R-H to 12:00. R-leg extends upward as fingers extend toward the foot. After the tap, fingers point to 6:00.
The L-foot steps over the R-foot and lands on the toes (the toes should face 9:00). (The L-foot should land closer to 3:00 than any part of the R-foot; in fact, as close as possible to 3:00.) Pivot on the toes of both feet to face 3:00. The R-hand circles clockwise out and back in (palm down and fingers pointing to 12:00) and ends at waist level and on the left side of the stomach area. Meanwhile, the L-hand slowly turns palm-up and positions itself at waist level and close to the left hip. It then begins moving diagonally upward toward 3:00 at an oblique angle, ending with the elbow directly over the R-hand.
Pivot the L-arm so that the hand moves close to the R-shouldere area. Circle the R-hand (palm-outward) in front of the face heading toward 6:00.
Pivot on the heel of the L-foot so that the toes point to 6:00. Pivot on the toes of the R-foot to make that foot parallel with the L-foot. Continue turning the body clockwise toward the direction of 12:00. As you turn, the R-hand extends toward 12:00, palm toward 12:00 (that is, fingers pointing upward). Watch the R-hand with your eyes. (At this point, the backs of the hands face each other and are several inches apart.) Shift the weight to your L-foot. Your R-heel is still raised off the floor.
Turn both palms down (almost to waist level). Quickly, extend the R-leg up and then to the right as the arms extend and the fingers tap the foot. (Try to tap first with the L-fingers and then with the R-fingers.)
End with the R-foot pointing toward 9:00 (weight on R-foot) and the L-foot still pointing to 6:00. (Try to land the R-foot in a line close to the heel of the L-foot. The R-foot should be further from the body than the L-foot is from the body.) Both hands are pointing to 6:00 and are at waist level. You are looking toward 6:00, but your chest is toward 9:00.
Notice that in this form, you will rotate almost a full circle; your R-foot will point to 9:00 once again.
Form 103: Draw the Bow and Shoot the Arrow
Hands to 12:00. R-H fist to forehead. L-H fist to R-shoulder area and then to 9:00.
Move the hands (at or below waist level) toward 12:00. The plams are down. The feet are still in the ending position of Form 102.
Raise the R-hand, make a fist, and bring the back of the hand close to the forehead.
Move the L-hand, as a fist, up to the R-shoulder area (don’t let the elbow sag), palm toward 12:00.
Pull the L-hand left (slowly) across the chest a few inches (as if the bow strings are very tight) and then extend the L-hand (still in a fist posture) several inches toward 9:00. Here, the elbow can drop somewhat, but keep the forearm parallel with the floor.
Form 104: Step Forward, Swerve, Parry and Punch
Turn the toes of the L-foot toward 4:30. Continue with the rest of Form 14.
Form 105: Seeming Counter and Closure (see Form 15)
Form 106: Cross Hands (see Form 16)
Form 107: Conclusion of Tai Chi
Lower hands. Align feet.
Fold fingers toward body, down, and then out. Extend the arms forward. Slowly lower hands next to the legs. Pull R-foot in beside L-foot. You should now be in a normal standing position.
Form 108: Bow
Bend at waist. Return to upright position.
Slowly bend at the waist, hold for a moment, and then return to the upright position.