8. Eighth single-hook change: single hook to four directions

Dangou si fang shi

This trains the same concepts as the dragon's mother palm 'spinning body change'.

Description: starting in single-hook form with the left hand into the circle.

Action One: Koubu the right foot.

Action Two: Baibu the left foot to a T step and coil the left arm. 

Action Three: Step the right foot through to lion, a bit away from the circle.

Action Four: Baibu the left foot to mabu facing in. Pizhang the left arm.

Action Five: Step the right foot through to gai the right hand a bit away from the circle, to facilitate continuing in the same direction.

Action Six: Baibu the left foot to the circle line, and liao the left arm. Step the right foot through to lion.

Action Eight: Turn to eagle, facing the circle centre.

Action Nine: Step the left foot to the circle line and sweep the left arm, changing to single hook with the right hand to the circle centre.

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