1. First variation of the fourth change (dragon)

This steps more freely.

Description: starting in dragon form with the left hand up.

Action One: Koubu the right foot, bring the arms across in front of the body a bit. Settle firmly into the right leg.

Action Two: Baibu, sweeping the left arm horizontally along with the leg. Keep the right hand extended to the right.

Action Three:  Bring the right hand to the armpit. Step the right foot through to advance on the circle (slightly to the outside). Slide the right hand under the left arm to extend with a same side chuanzhang. Keep the stance short and settled, knees together.  The chuanzhang is long – open the upper back, but do not overreach.

Action Four: Do an extra tight koubu with the right foot to turn around, hooking the right hand. Baibu, sweeping the left arm horizontally along with the leg. Keep the right hand extended to the right.

Action Five:  Similar to action three, continuing around the circle. Bring the rear hand to the ribs, then armpit, then slide out along the lead arm.

Action Six: Same as action four.

Action Seven: Same as action five.

Action Eight: Same as action four.

Action Nine: Same as action three.

Action Ten: Shift forward onto the left leg and bring the right foot in to hook behind the suporting knee. Raise the left hand straight up. Place the right hand palm up at the waist.

Action Eleven:  Settle lower into the left leg and turn the body into dragon form. Land the right foot forward and then start walking.


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