Complete Tai-Chi by Alfred Huang

Author:Alfred Huang
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 13: 978-0-8048-1897-1
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

The Bow-and-Arrow step is one of the unique features of Wu-style Tai-chi. One leg is bent, the other is straight. Also, the heel of the forward leg is approximately in line with the toes of the back leg, hips' width apart.

Twist Right Step, Brush Right Knee

* Take first step toward Left

1) Twist Right Step—bring right foot forward

* Bring pelvis and body upright by pulling pelvis in (Fig.52)

Note: A sense of lifted spirit can be felt from left heel to top of head

At the same time:

* Bring right foot forward until it is even with left foot, with only the toes touching the ground

* Raise left hand until it is in front of neck, with wrist at shoulder level and palm facing Front

* Bring middle finger of right hand to touch inside of left wrist by rotating shoulder joint

Note: Left hand is straight as an extension of forearm

Right wrist is bent, with middle finger touching inside of left wrist

Knees are bent

Right knee is higher than left knee

Eyes look to Left

First follow these steps individually, then perform them simultaneously.

* Slide right foot forward immediately by straightening right leg until heel touches the ground with toes pointing up

Note: Right heel is in line with left toes, about hips' width apart

When the above is completed:

Pelvis and body are upright, facing Left

Feet point to Left

Left knee is bent

Right leg is straight, with heel touching the ground and toes pointing up

Right heel is in line with left toes, about hips' width apart

Left hand is in front of neck, with wrist at shoulder level and palm facing Front

Right wrist is bent, with middle finger touching inside of left wrist

Shoulders are sunk, elbows are dropped

Eyes look to Left

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