7. Seventh variation of the first change (dragon)

2.1.7 

This is not a variation of movements of the first change, but a variation of how to do Hide a Flower Under a Leaf.

Look away from the hand that is under the armpit instead of looking around to the same side. This sets you up for using the back and shoulder when coming back around, as if you have moved into the opponent and will knock them over with the back/shoulder when you turn.

I feel that it is easier to find the power connected deeply into the lower back when turn the head this way, so it is a good variation to find the power of the stance.

website organized and prepared by Andrea Falk, from the teaching of Li Baohua.