Yazhang

Yazhang can be called 'pressing palm', or 'pressing down palm' in English. It has the feeling of letting your whole body apply downward force into whatever it is connected to. You must use power from your body – if you press down with your arm you will lose your root. Pull the shoulder socket down and relax the arm, keeping it straight.

Power release drills

Partner training drills

Sparring drills


Website organized and written by Andrea Falk, interpreting the teaching of Li Baohua. The website of the international association is www.maguibagua.com.