White Crane Spreads
its Wings
White Crane Spreads its Wings
Application: Opponent is attacking from East (Double handed
grab). The opponent is countered with a double ward off to
deflect the energy away from the body. Hidden front kick.
Form: The opponent attempts a double handed grab from East to West.
Both opponents left arm are deflected causing them to fall forward or open up their
middle body. This move also contains an obvious Press / Shoulder Stroke from the
transition from Raise Hands to White Crane.
Free Fight: Generally defences against a double handed attack from any direction
aimed at middle / upper body.
First example of Empty Stance on Toe. This implies a hidden front kick as against
stance on heel which prepares a hidden front leg sweep.
Click 'Left Brush Knee & Push' to continue in sequence.
* References to T.T. Liang are reviewed from page 77 onwards. T'ai Chi Ch'uan For
Health and self-Defense Philosophy and Practice. Master T.T. Liang ISBN
978-0-394-72461-4 :1977
Tai Chi Also known as T'ai Chi Ch'üan & Taijiquan.
UK based Neil Bradley. Tai Chi Chuan. Long Form Sifu Yang Zhengduo Style Taiji Quan. Sifu Cheng Man
Ching Health Form.
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