BAGUA ZHANG

VOLUME 1

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 Contents 

1.  WHAT IS BAGUA ZHANG?  3 

2.  WHAT ARE THE MAIN TECHNIQUES OF BAGUA ZHANG?  4 

3.  WALKING THE CIRCLE  7 

4.  STANDARD BAGUA ZHANG POSE ­ “ASKING DIRECTIONS FROM HORSE­BACK”  8 

5.  BAGUA ZHANG STEPPING  9 

6.  BAGUA ZHANG DRILLS  11 

7.  EIGHT PALMS FIXED FORM ­ INTRODUCTION  13 

8.  EIGHT PALMS FIXED FORM – SEQUENCES AND APPLICATIONS  14 

9.  EIGHT PALMS FIXED FORM – STEP BY STEP FORM  23 

10.  DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT  43 

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 1. What is Bagua Zhang?

Characteristics

Bagua Zhang is one of the three major internal Chinese

martial arts together with Tai Chi and Hsing I. The name
Bagua Zhang means 'Eight Trigram Palms'. Trigrams have
their origins in the I-Ching, the Chinese book of changes,
and are used by the ancient Chinese to explain and divine
the changes in nature.

Unique flowing palm strikes and unpredictable evasive

footwork are the key characteristics of Bagua Zhang. A
Bagua Zhang fighter often seemingly flows like a torrential Circle Walking - The key to Bagua

flood into or around the opponent's guard to overwhelm him Zhang’s evasive footwork

in any number of directions.

The Bagua symbol is comprised of the symbol of Ying and Yang. Bagua Zhang is also called the way
of the Turning Palm – Because of the circle walking and the ever-changing of the palm, the Bagua
Zhang practitioner never confronts the enemy directly, but continuously circles him or her and seeks
out weaknesses with the turning hand movements. In Chinese, this is known as “avoiding the hard
force but attacking from strength”. In battle, the enemy often becomes entangled with the Bagua
Zhang practitioner and is thrown off balance.

Circle Walking

A Bagua Zhang fighter relies on their unpredictable footwork to evade the opponent's attack, and
swiftly move round to the opponent's vulnerable position to strike where least expected.

Circle Walking holds the key to Bagua Zhang's unique footwork. Throughout Bagua Zhang training,
practitioners practice various palm sequences while walking in a circle. This helps develop effective
footwork and internal strength.

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 2. What are the main techniques of Bagua Zhang?

Bagua Zhang does not use fists but rely primarily on palms. It also uses grappling (“Chin Na”)
techniques with a predominant focus on acupuncture points to disrupt the chakra of the target.

The movements of the Bagua Zhang practitioner are soft and flowing, with quick and nimble twists
and turns. It focuses on throwing the target off balance - Because of its speed and flexibility, Bagua
Zhang practitioners can handle multiple enemies at one time.

Nine Palm Techniques

The basic hand techniques throughout the forms can be categorized into nine core palm techniques:

(a) Lifting Palm

This is a lifting palm pressing upwards against the target’s elbow
from underneath. It is also useful when your attack is countered.

(b) Downward Palm

This is a downward palm pressing downwards against the target’s
fore-arm and is used as a deflection or parry to divert force.

(c) Seizing Palm

This is an upward grab that seizes at the opponent’s elbow or jaw
and thrusts it upward.

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 (d) Carrying Palm
This is using the forearm area to smash at the opponent’s abdomen. Alternatively, the carrying palm
can be used as a hold aimed at the target’s back, to be followed by a strike by the other palm.

(e) Chopping Palm

This is a downward chop with an open palm towards the enemy’s

head and or punching hand.

(f) Parrying Palm

This is pushing back against the forward attacking motion of the
enemy

(g) Dislocating Palm

This is seizing the enemy’s hand with one hand and dislocating
its shoulder with the other.

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 (h) Cork-screw Palm
This is a twisting outward of the palm to deflect a punch or
disengage from a grab.

(i) Pushing Palm

This is a horizontal thrusting of the palm to push the enemy’s
attack to one side.

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 3. Walking the Circle

The core technique of Bagua Zhang is circle walking. Also known as Mud Walking, the important
thing to note is that the feet are kept low and flat – Each foot takes turn carrying the body weight.

Beginners start circle walking with one circle only. Intermediates walk in eight directions through
what is known as Eight Direction Double Circles. Advanced practitioners walk what is known as the
Nine House Step.

• Stand with the standard Bagua Zhang pose – see below

• Face the center. Extend left hand to center
• Maintain an even height without bobbing up and down
• Keep feet close to each other whilst walking the circle. The knees should never turn outward. The
toe for the inner foot should face inward whilst the toe for the outer foot should face outward. Each
foot should be flat as it touches the ground
• There should be eight steps in a standard circle, though beginners could take up to ten steps.
Practitioners with more practice could aim for smaller circles consisting of four to five steps.
• After practicing the left side, practitioners should mirror the action for the right side. Perform about
three to ten circles per session, depending on the practitioner’s fitness levels

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 4. Standard Bagua Zhang pose - “Asking Directions from Horse-back”

1 2

Keep hands by side Step left foot leftward. Turn palms to face
outward

3 4

Keep weight on right foot. Step left foot Turn upper body leftwards
forward and raise both palms

Notes

• Keep left palm to the front of the face

• Guard stomach with right hand
• Eyes should focus on the left hand
• Relax shoulders with elbows pointing inward
• Keep a straight back
• Distribute weight 6:4 between the back:front foot
• Keep the tongue to the mouth ceiling
• Breathe deeply through the nose to the “dan tian” – i.e. the navel region 2- 3 inches beneath
the belly button where chi is stored and developed

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 5. Bagua Zhang Stepping

The Bagua Zhang steps appearing in the Fixed Form and Mother Form could be
characterized as the Inward Step or the Outward Step, and variations of such:

Inward Step

Inward Stepping is a type of locking technique where the toe is pointed inward to lock the enemy’s
foot. In this case, the back foot points in the same direction as the inward stepping foot.

The variation on the above is where the back foot points at the inward stepping foot.

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 Outward Step

Outward Stepping is a type of pushing technique where the toe is pointed outward to push away or
deflect the enemy’s foot. In this case, the leading foot points inward towards the circle.

The variation on the above is where the back foot. The back foot turns inward towards the circle.

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 6. Bagua Zhang Drills

The Palm Drill

Whilst there are many palm movements in Bagua Zhang, the basic characteristic of the palm force
can be summarized as the Twist-Roll-Thrust-Flick combination.

With constant practice, the practitioner can become accustomed to the necessary forces to propel an
attack against the opponent under most circumstances.

1 2

Twist palm inward, with elbow lowered Roll the palm downward and out from
(Twist) the elbow (Roll)

3 4

Turn wrist outward to thrust out Flick outward on wrist again to attack
(Thrust) (Flick)

(Repeat from (1) again)

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 The Two-Man Palm Drill

The above can be applied in a two-man palm drill

1 2

Blue and Red put wrists against each other Red “thrusts” out palm strike to Blue. Blue
“twists” palm to deflect

3 4

Red “flicks” out palm strike to Blue again. Blue “thrusts” out palm strike to Red. Red
Blue “rolls” out to deflect “twists” palm to deflect

Blue “flicks” out palm strike to Red again.

Red “rolls” out to deflect

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 7. Eight Palms Fixed Form - Introduction

Eight Palms Fixed Form (“Fixed Form”) is an

entry-level form of Ba Gua Zhang which
develops the practitioner’s internal power (“Chi”),
Ba Gua Zhang palm techniques, as well as his
ability to “circle” the opponent and attack using
directional stepping. The Fixed Formed should
not be practiced forcefully or abruptly. Emphasis
should be given to keeping the mind and body
relaxed and movements flowing naturally.

References to the Yang Palm refer to an upward

palm facing the sky. References to the Ying Palm The Fixed Form teaches the basic palm techniques of
refer to a downward palm facing the ground flowing around the opponent’s attack and hitting his
weak point, such as the back of the neck.
Circling & references to direction

The Fixed Form is practiced around an imaginary circle, starting at the South (S) position. At the
beginning, and unless indicated otherwise, the practitioner moves along the 4 points of the compass
with the camera looking in from the North, relatively speaking.

These directions are represented below with the eight points of the compass, North (N), East (E),
South (S), West (W) as well as the four midway points NE, NW, SE, and SW.

Throughout the Fixed Form, there would be references to Walking the Circle, whereby the
practitioner must keep his forward foot straight and back foot bent (and slightly turned inwards to the
centre of the circle) and shuffle along the circumference. It should take 15 to 20 shuffles to complete
a circle for beginners, less for the more experienced. Attention must be paid to keeping balanced
footwork and an upright posture at all times. To aid internal development, the upper body should be
turned towards the center, as if there is an imaginary target, and the tongue should be kept at the
ceiling of the mouth.

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 8. Eight Palms Fixed Form – Sequences and applications

Palm Sequence 1 – Collapsing Palm

Notes
When the opponent attacks your chest or abdomen, you use the Collapsing Palm sequence to parry
and lead his attacking hand/s downward before counter-attacking and pushing the opponent away.

Fig. 5 of Form Fig. 6 of Form

Example

1 2

Practice
You should tighten your buttocks and keep both arms slightly bent. They should not be stiff / straight.
Use your mind to guide how the power flows. Breathe naturally when walking the circle, and let
each breath sink into the Dan Tien. Practice both sides.

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 Palm Sequence 2 – Moon Hugging Palm (“Moon Palm”)

Notes
This technique uses a backward step to dissipate and direct the opponent’s attack downward before
thrusting both hands forward to strike at the opponent’s jaw.

Fig. 26 of Form Fig. 27 of Form

Example

1 2

Practice
Both elbows should have a sinking feeling while both palms have a lifting upward impetus. Inhale as
the palms move downward, and exhale when they move upward. Breathe naturally when walking the
circle, and let each breath into the Dan Tien. Remember to practice both sides.

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 Palm Sequence 3 – Yin Yang Palm

Notes
After stepping to parry and dissipate the force of the opponent’s attack with one hand, you lift his
attacking hand upward while hitting inward with the other hand at the abdomen.

Fig. 47 of Form Fig. 48 of Form

Example

1 2

Practice
You can bend your body slightly when lifting the knee. Part your arms with force for the Yin and
Yang aspect of the technique.

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 Palm Sequence 4 – Heaven and Earth Palm

Notes
This is a highly distinctive defensive technique unique to Bagua Zhang. As the opponent attacks
from a higher position, your hand is raised to the sky to deflect it upward. If the opponent kicks, the
palm is thrust downward to deflect the opponent’s kick. This is like planting a barrier between you
and your opponent while you counter-attack.

Fig. 60 of Form Fig. 61 of Form

Example
1 (Example 1) 2 (Example 2)

Practice
Keep your shoulders supple. Tighten your buttocks when thrusting downward. There should be an
element of the corkscrew force permeating in your arm.

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 Palm Sequence 5 – Sky Carrying Palm (Carrying Palm)

Notes
This technique appears as if you are carrying a large heavy object. In practical application it is used
to deflect an opponent’s strike downward before attacking at his throat or jaw with the same hand.

1 2 3

Example

1 2 3

Practice
Tighten your buttocks and keep your waist loose so you can “roll” it easily to face the center of the
circle. Incorporate the corkscrew force (rotational movement) into your arms as you lift them upward.
Inhale as your palms move downward, and exhale as they move upward. Breathe naturally as you
walk the circle.

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 Palm Sequence 6 – Fork Palm [99]

Notes
This technique mimics the stabbing of both palms inward towards the center of the circle. It
effectively uses both hands to counter an attack – One to deflect and the other to strike at the same
time. For example, it can be used to deflect the opponent’s attack in anticipation of a downward chop
to the back of his head or neck.

Fig. 91 of Form Fig. 92 of Form

Example

1 (Example 1) 2 (Example 2)

Practice
Both palms should have a “carrying” impetus. Sink the elbows and shoulders (even though one arm
is above the head). Let your body flow into the left and right sequence. Breathe naturally as you walk
the circle. Visualize carrying a large sphere with both hands.

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 Palm Sequence 7 – Spear Raising Palm

Notes
As the name suggests, the impetus of this strike is to hit upward. As the opponent attacks, you
sidestep to his outside, seizes his attacking arm’s elbow with the left hand (for example). You then
push his elbow backward and thrust the back of your right palm upward to whip against his face at
the same time.

Fig. 109 of Form Fig. 110 of Form

Example
1 2

Practice
Coordinate your feet with your hands so that your entire body moves as one. Sink your elbows and
shoulders for the technique. Let your mind drive the shoulders and through your hands.

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 Palm Sequence 8 – Single Change Palm

Notes
There are many applications that could be derived from the Single Palm Change. Simply put, the
Single Palm Change means the variation of a Yang Palm into a Yin Palm, and vice versa. This is
commonly associated with a slight change in direction by the practitioner. For example, after your
right arm makes contact with the opponent’s arm your other hand weaves through from Yin (non
active) to Yang Palm (active) as you step forward and presses downward with a downward impetus
to force the opponent to the ground.

Fig. 127 of Form Fig. 128 of Form

Fig. 129 of Form Fig. 130 of Form

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 Example

Practice
When doing the sinking movement, you should sink your elbows and shoulders accordingly and
concentrate your power along the elbows and back of the palm. When thrusting the palm forward,
you should let your shoulder drive your elbow, and let your elbow drive your hands – The entire arm
moves in a coordinated manner.

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 9. Eight Palms Fixed Form – Step by step form

(Please see overleaf)

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 1 (“Opening”) 2 3 4

Stand at S with feet shoulder width apart, facing N (Fig. 1). Raise Ying Palms to shoulder height (Fig. 2). Body turns right to form cat stance. Turn palms as
if holding a sphere. (Fig. 3) Step right toe forward / outward to SE, to 3:7 Stance. Lower hands then draw to chest before pushing out right Yang Palm in
front of mouth. Guard right elbow with left Ying Palm, fingers pointing inward (Fig. 4)
5 (1st Palm: Left Collapsing Palm) 6 7 8

Press down both palms as Ying Palms to abdomen level; fingers point at Turn and open left toe towards W in Rise slightly to distribute weight
each other, 2 inches apart. Arms are held as if wrapped round a sphere. Step an arc to 3:7 Stance. As the waist evenly between feet. Point left toe
left foot to E and walk around the circle twice. Eyes look at center of circle. lowers itself during the turn, swing inward. Swing up left palm in an
Breathe in to Dan Tien (Fig. 5). Stop on S by locking right foot before left out left Ying Palm at the same time inward arc to shoulder level. Eyes on
foot. Keep upper body upright. Look W (Fig. 6) left hand. Sink left elbow
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Draw right knee to left. Raise left
palm to right shoulder, fingers point
right. Bring right Yang Palm to
under left elbow
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Thrust right palm up. Lower left
Ying Palm to guard right rib. Raise
left knee to form One-Legged
Stance. Toes point down
14 (1st Palm: Right Collapsing Palm)
Swing right hook forward then back
in an arc to hold behind body. Draw
left Yang Palm outward before
mouth. Maintain weight on right foot
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Land left foot before body. Thrust
out left Yang Palm at the same time
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Stride right foot NE to 3:7 Stance. Mirror Fig. 5 and 6 for the other side. Turn upper body right. Walk the circle Mirror Fig. 7 above; open right foot
Carry left foot 1/2 step. Stab out twice (Fig. 14). Stop on S by locking left foot before right. Keep upper body SE to 3:7 Stance. Swing out right
right palm. Left palm to guard chest upright. Facing inward to the center of the circle, look SE (Fig. 15) Ying Palm at the same time
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Mirror Fig. 8 to swing up right palm Mirror Fig. 9 to 12 for the right side (Fig. 18 to 21)

21 22 ( 1st Palm ends) 23 (2nd Palm: Left Moon Palm) 24 (Fig. 23 front view)

(See comments above) Stride left foot E to 3:7 Stance. Carry Retreat right foot by 1/2 step. Draw left foot to Cat Stance. Turn upper body
right foot 1/2 step. Stab out left right slightly. Wipe left hand outward then inward across chest (not shown),
palm. Draw back right palm to guard then swing out as left Yang Palm to front. Bring right Yang Palm by right
chest simultaneously waist at the same time. Look at left hand

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Turn upper body left. Bring both hands to chest level and push inward to Open left toe outward. Bring both Arc right foot to lock before left
circle center. Spread fingers slightly, with palms apart by 2 palm lengths, elbows inward to hold both palms at foot, turning the body to face
arms slightly bent. Focus energy on base of palm (Fig. 25). Walking round jaw level, opening out at 60° from outward from the circle. Cross left
circle twice. Stop at W by locking right foot inward before left foot (Fig. 26) each other forearm over right. Bring knees…

29 (Fig. 28 front view) 30 31 32

…close together. Breathe down to the Dan Tien (Fig. 28 and 29). Open left foot Turn left toe outward to 3:7 Stance. Stride right foot NE. Carry left foot
NW to horse stance. Thrust out hands as Ying Palms to the sides (Fig. 30) Wipe left Yang Palm upward slightly 1/2 step. Repeat Fig. 13
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33 (2nd Palm: Right Moon Palm) 34 (Fig. 33 front view) 35 36

Mirror Fig. 23 and 24 for the other side (Fig. 33 and 34) Mirror Fig. 25 and 26 for the other side. Walk round circle twice. Stop at
NW by locking left foot inward before right foot (Fig. 35 and 36)

37 38 39 (Fig. 38 front view) 40

Mirror Fig. 27 for the other side Arc left foot to lock before right foot, turning the body to face outward from Open right foot NW to horse stance.
the circle. Cross right forearm over left. Bring knees close together. Breath Thrust out hands as Ying Palms to
down to the Dan Tien (Fig. 38 and 39) the sides

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 41 42 (2nd Palm ends) 43 (3rd Palm: Left Yin Yang Palm) 44 (Fig. 43 front view)

Turn right toe outward to 3:7 Stance. Wipe right Yang Palm upward slightly Repeat Fig. 23 and 24 (Fig. 43 and 44)
(Fig. 41) Stride left foot E. Repeat Fig. 22 (Fig. 42)
45 46 47 48

Turn upper body left to look inward at circle center. Swing left hand across Open left foot NE to 3:7 Stance.
body to the back at hip/kidney level, palm facing up. Arc right palm inward Swing out left Yang Palm to
at the same time in a semi-circle so that the palm faces outward, at shoulder eye-level to parry. Maintain focus on
level (Fig. 45). Maintain an upright posture, and walk the circle twice. Stop left palm. Part right palm to the back
at NW by locking right foot before right foot (Fig. 46) at the same time
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Stride out right foot SW. Carry left
foot 1/2 step. Draw left palm to
guard front while stabbing out right
palm at the same time
49 (3rd Palm: Right Yin Yang Palm) 50 (Fig. 49 front view) 51 52

Mirror Fig. 43 and 44 for the other side (Fig. 49 and 50) Mirror Fig. 45 for the other side (Fig. 51). Stop at NW (Fig. 52)

53 54 (3rd Palm ends) 55 (4th Palm: Left Heaven & Earth Palm) 56 (Fig. 55 front view)

Open right foot W to 3:7 Stance. Stride out left foot S. Mirror Fig. 48 Draw right foot back 1/2 step. Bring left foot to cat stance. Turn upper body
Mirror Fig. 47 for the other side for the other side. Eyes on left hand right. Slice left Yang Palm across to front of chest. Slice out right palm at
the same time to hold as upright palm at shoulder level. Focus on right wrist.
Eyes on right hand (Fig. 55 and 56)

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 57 (Fig. 58 transition) 58 59 (Fig. 58 close up) 60

Arc left palm downward past left hip. Lower left foot at the same time to form 3:7 Stance (Fig. 57). Arc left Ying Walk the circle twice. Stop at NE by
Palm back up in an anticlockwise motion to hold above head level. Thrust down right Yang Palm past left hip at the locking right foot before left foot
same time to hold a sphere with both hands. Turn upper body inward to look at the circle center (Fig. 58 and 59)
61 62 63 64 (Fig. 63 close up)

Turn left toe out (Fig. 61). Lock right foot before left. Arc both hands in an Open left foot outward along the circle to a large 3:7 stance, to turn the body
anticlockwise semicircle to switch the right hand to the higher hand and the to face inward at the circle center. Hold the left Yang Palm at just under Dan
left hand to the lower hand (Fig. 62) Tien level, the right arm close to the right ear (Fig. 63 and 64)

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65 (4th Palm: Right Heaven & Earth Palm)
Step right foot E. Palms aligned
along vertical axis. Eyes on center
69 (Fig. 70 transition)
Open right foot right, along the
circle to 3:7 stance. Turn upper body
right.
66
Walk the circle twice. Stop at SW.
Lock left foot before right
70 (4th Palm ends)
Stride left foot along the circle to 3:7
stance. Stab out left palm and draw
back right palm to guard front
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Mirror Fig. 61 and 62 for the other
side
71 (5th Palm: Left Carrying Palm)
Wipe out right palm from under left
forearm, turn both palms to Yang
Palms and hold 90°apart. Sink
elbows. Face inward to circle center.
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68
Mirror Fig. 63 and 64 for the other
side
72
Walk the circle twice to NE. Lock
right foot before left foot to stop.
Raise right palm and roll left palm to
hold across right shoulder
 73 (Fig. 72 close up) 74 75
(See comments above) Open left toe outward. Arc out left Stride out right foot to 3:7 stance.
Yang Palm clockwise along vertical Thrust out right palm from under left
plane. Swing right palm to back elbow. Draw left palm back to guard
77 (Fig. 78 transition) 78 79
…outward Push left palm back immediately step right foot forward to lock Stride left foot forward. Carry right
in front of left foot. Lean forward slightly (Fig. 76 and 77). Without pausing, foot 1/2 step. Thrust out left upright
continue to turn upper body left. Draw left foot inward to cat stance. Lower palm to front, and right upright palm
right palm to shoulder level (Fig. 78) to back at the same time
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76 (Fig. 77 transition)
Turn left toe outward and turn upper
body left at the same time. Brush
right palm upward, palm facing
80
Stride right foot forward. Carry left
foot 1/2 step to 3:7 Stance. Thrust
out right palm and draw back left
palm to guard
81 (5th Palm: Right Carrying Palm) 82 83 84

Mirror Fig. 71 for the other side Walk the circle twice to SW. Mirror Mirror Fig. 74 and 75 for the other side (Fig. 83 and 84)
Fig. 72 for the other side

85 86 87 88

Mirror Fig. 76 to 80 for the other side (Fig. 85 to 89)

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 89 (5th Palm ends)
(See comments above)
93 (Fig. 94 transition)
Stop at E. Lock right foot before left.
Turn upper body left slightly
90 (6th Palm – Left Fork Palm 1)
Continue from previous position.
Turn to face circle center. Guard left
elbow with right palm
94 (Fig. 93 transition)
Turn left toe outward. Wipe hands
clockwise to switch to right hand on
bottom and left hand on top
91 (Fig. 92 transition)
Draw back to cat stance. Circle left
hand in a clockwise circle before
extending, and recover right Ying
Palm by right ear
95 (Fig. 96 transition)
Lock right foot before left to keep
turning left. As if holding a ball, lift
both hands above and behind head
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92
Step left foot forward. Thrust out
both palms like a fork towards the
circle center. Walk the circle twice
96
Open left foot left behind body. Roll
hands as if holding a sphere, so that
left hand is at bottom, right hand on
top
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Mirror Fig. 92 for the other hand
101 (6th Palm ends)
Open right foot left and behind body.
Turn hands clockwise so that right
hand is at bottom, left hand on top
98
Stop at N. Lock left foot before
right. Turn upper body right slightly
102 (7th Palm – Left Spear Raising Palm)
Step left foot across to be in front of
right foot along circle. Roll hands as
if holding a sphere, with left hand at
bottom, right hand on top
99 (Fig. 100 transition)
Turn right toe outward. Wipe hands
anticlockwise to switch to left hand
on bottom and right hand on top
103 (Fig. 104 transition)
Walk the circle twice. Stop at N.
Lock right foot over left foot to stop
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100 (Fig. 101 transition)
Mirror Fig. 95 for the other side
104
Open left foot towards center of
circle. Swing left palm to the back
and right Yang Palm to the front at
the same time
 105 (Fig. 106 transition) 106 107 (Fig. 108 transition) 108 (Fig. 109 transition)

Take a 1/2 step with left foot. Step right foot forward to cat stance Step left foot forward, toe out, and carry right foot forward 1/2 step into
(Fig. 105). Step right foot forward. Thrust out left inverted palm to knee cross-legged stance. Roll left forearm/wrist to bring left palm past left ear.
level while pulling right palm backward at the same time (Fig. 106) Cut right Ying Palm forward (Fig. 107). Step right foot forward (Fig. 108)

109 110 111 112 (Fig. 111 front)

Bring left foot to right. Thrust down Open left foot to the left. Roll the Lock right foot over left. Raise then chop downward with right palm to left
left Ying Palm to the front. Guard waist to swing out left Yang Palm. hand at the same time (Fig. 111 and 112)
shoulder with right upright palm Eyes on left hand
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 113 114 (7th Palm – Right Spear Raising Palm) 115 116

Turn upper body left. Open left foot Mirror Fig. 102 for the other side Walk the circle twice. Stop at SE. Mirror Fig. 104 for the other side
to the left and back to horse stance. Lock right foot over left to stop
Thrust out Yang Palms to the sides

117 118 119 120

Mirror Fig. 105 to 108 for the other side (Fig. 117 to 120)

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 121 122 123 124 (Fig. 123 front view)

Mirror Fig. 109 to 113 for the other side (Fig. 121 to 125)

125 (7th Palm ends) 126 (8th Palm: Left Single Change Palm) 127 128

(See comments above) Step left foot forward. Carry right foot 1/2 step. Swing up left palm to the Walk the circle twice. Stop at S by
front at the same time (Fig. 126). Without stopping, turn upper body inward. locking right foot before left. Close
Roll left palm to face the center of the circle. Roll right palm to guard 2” left elbow to body. Hold right palm
below left elbow (Fig. 127) to guard

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 129 (Fig. 130 transition) 130 131 (Fig. 132 transition) 132

Open left foot to the left and back. Swing out left Yang Palm in an upward Turn left toe outward. Parry right Without pausing, step right foot
arc to the left at the same time. Thrust out right palm to the back (Fig. 129) hand upward and swing left palm to forward to lock before left foot in
Lock right foot before left in 3:7 stance. Stab out right palm. Draw left palm the back of the body at the same 3:7 stance
back to guard by right elbow (Fig. 130) time
133 (Fig. 134 transition) 134 (Fig. 136 transition) 135 (Fig. 134 front) 136

Turn left toe outward (Fig. 133). Step right foot forward to lock before left foot in 3:7 stance. Swing right hand to Turn upper body inward. Roll right
Yang Palm and left hand to Ying Palm in front of body, aligned along the vertical plane (Fig. 134 and 135) palm to face the center of the circle.
Roll left palm to guard right elbow
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 137 138 (8th Palm: Right Single Change Palm) 139 140

Walk the circle twice. Stop at N by Mirror Fig. 129 to 131 for the other side (Fig. 138 to 140)
locking left foot before right. Walk
the circle twice. Close left elbow to
body. Hold right palm to guard

141 142 143 (Fig. 142 front view) 144 (8th Palm ends)

Mirror Fig. 132 to 136 for the other side (Fig. 141 to 144)

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Lock right foot before left. Draw Open left foot to horse stance. Push Bring feet together. Lift yang palms Relax to close
elbows together across chest out palms to the sides upward

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