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第四節: 順步類:

說明: 以順步而形成之各種姿勢, 稱之爲弓步基本姿势。擇其主要而實用者, 分别圖說如次:

Section IV: " Yielding stance" type of postures

Explanation:

Use the yielding stance with various kinds of postures for which the yielding stance type is suitable. Base the decision to use this type of stance on the primary application that is desired, using the following pictures and descriptions as a guide.

[Note: "Smooth step back repulse monkey" is an example of a "yielding stance". The term is used when the same hand and foot are forward, as opposed to the opposite hand and foot forward which occurs during "twist step back, repulse monkey". You don't have to necessarily be movement backward, though. It seems the weight distribution is like a 3-7 stance (30% forward, 70% backward). In the next section, the center stance is also referred to as the 4-6 stance (40% forward, 60% backward). I thought about calling this section "back stance type of postures, but that would not necessarily use the same hand as foot forward, so I will stick with calling it yielding stance.]

(一): 順步單貫拳:

(1) 作法: (甲 )右順步左撥右貫拳作法: 由立正右脚前上一大步脚尖向前, 左脚在後, 腳尖向外擺約三0度, 兩腳間 隔與胯寬同, 扣膝裹襠, 後腿曲度大於前腿曲度, 保持重心於兩腳構成之底盤中心點。 左拳先由胸前向左撥採而後收置左腰際, 同時身腰左轉約45度。 隨右腳上步時, 右拳提起, 從右耳側向額前方貫打。 虎口向下, 右肩前順, 沉肩墜肘, 臂成弓形, 拳同頭高, 與鼻樑垂線對準, 目視右拳, 其完成姿勢如右圖35。 (乙) 左順步右撥左真拳作法與(甲)同。 惟左右相反。

(2) 應用: 對方由正面擊來, 我閃開上一步, 用一拳向外撥開對方之手, 同時上步貫擊對方太陽穴。

(3) 要領: 頂頭豎項, 沉肩墜肘, 腰勁下沉, 氧沉丹田, 扣膝裹襠, 出拳上步要协同一致。

(1) Yielding stance with single piercing fist

1. Action:

(a) Right yielding stance with left push aside and right piercing fist:

From the "attention posture" [with heels together], step the right foot forward using one large step with the toes pointing to the front, and [then step] the left foot behind [the right foot] with the toes turned outward approximately 30 degrees. Both the feet and groin [kua] are separated wide. Buckle the knees, and wrap the inner thighs. Bend the back leg more than the front leg is bent. Keep the center of gravity centered between the bottom of the two feet. At first, push the left fist aside in front of the chest toward the left, and then pluck [yank] backwards to withdraw it to the left waist. At the same time, turn the body's waist about 45 degrees to the left. Then when stepping the right foot forward, raise the right fist, passing it by the side of the right ear and then striking forward with a piercing fist in front of the forehead with the tiger's mouth facing downward. Allow the right shoulder to go forward, sinking the shoulder and dropping the elbow, with the arm finishing in a circular shape. The [right] fist is at head height and [centered] on a line beneath the nose. Look at the right fist, finishing the posture as in Figure (35).

(b) When doing left yielding stance with right push aside and left piercing fist, it is the same as in part (a), only with left and right reversed.

2. Use or Application:

If the opponent comes in with a strike from the front, I get out of the way with a step and use one fist to push aside the opponent's hand. At the same time, I step up with a piercing strike to the opponent's temple.

3. Essential points:

Crown of the head pushing upward, sink the shoulders and drop the elbows. Sink the waist jìng downward, and sink the Qi to the dan-tian. Buckle the knees, and wrap the inner thighs. Sending out the fist and stepping forward must happen as one movement.

(二) 順步砍掌

1. 作法: (甲) 右順步左撥右砍掌作法, 其步法與本節一項同, 左掌隨左腳閃步由胸前用陰掌向外撥砍, 然後握成陽 拳收置腰際, 右掌隨右腳上步及身腰左轉之勁, 用陽掌向前砍平四指朝上約與額同高與鼻樑垂線對準, 右肩前順, 垂肩墜肘, 目視右掌, 其完成姿勢如右圖36。(乙) 左順步右撥左砍掌作法與(甲)同, 惟左右相反。

2. 應用: 對方由正面或側方撃來, 我閃開正面, 用一掌撥砍對方之手, 用另一掌砍擊對方上部。

3. 要領: 出掌上步要協同一致, 掌力發于腰際, 其餘要領與前一項3同。

(2) Yielding stance with chopping palm

1. Action:

(a) Right yielding stance with left push aside and right chopping palm:

Move into a yielding stance using the same method as in posture (1) . When doing the "dodge step" with left foot, push the left palm aside toward the left in front of the chest, and then pluck [yank] backwards to withdraw it to the left waist. At the same time, turn the body's waist about 45 degrees to the left. Then when stepping the right foot forward and turning the waist powerfully to the left, use the right palm as an Yang palm to chop forward with the four fingers pointing upward and in line with the nose. Allow the right shoulder to go forward, sinking the shoulder and dropping the elbow. Look at the right palm, finishing the posture as in Figure (36).

(b) When doing left yielding stance with right push aside and left chopping palm, it is the same as in part (a), only with left and right reversed.

2. Use or Application:

If the opponent comes in with a strike from the front or perhaps the side, I get out of the way [to create] an opening, using one palm to push aside the opponent's hand or chop the opponent's hand, and I use the other palm to chop the opponent's upper section.

3. Essential points:

Send out the palm powerfully using the waist, with the rest of the essential points the same as in the previous posture's item 3.

[Note: This is describing using the stepping of both feet to get out of the way of a strike (a dodging step 閃步), with one foot going forward and the other foot stepping behind the front foot. I am guessing that it is similar to a Xingyi step up, although the back foot could step back more if needed. The text just says that it ends behind the front foot. Click here is short demonstration of the "dodge step".]

(三):順步搬攔捶:

(1)作法: (甲) 右順步搬攔砸捶作法: 其步法與本節一項同, 左手由胸前向左搬採握成陽拳收置腰際, 右拳由外向胸前左下攔砸, 前臂砸平, 右肩前順, 垂肩墜肘, 陽拳向上, 拳尖與鼻樑垂線對準, 身腰左擰下蹲, 坐實後腿, 目視右拳, 其完成姿勢如左圖37。(乙) 左順步搬攔砸捶作法與(甲)同, 惟左右相反。

(2) 應用: 對方由正面擊來, 我避開對方正面, 然後進步或退步用一拳搬採對方之手或肘拉直, 同時上步用一拳攔砸對方之臂。

(3) 要領: 應採住拉直對方之手, 同時用全身重力砸擊之, 其餘要領同前一項3目。

(3) Yielding stance with parry, block and pound with fist

1. Action:

(a) Right yielding stance with parry, block and pound with fist:

Move into a yielding stance using the same method as in posture (1) .

Parry the left hand aside toward the left in front of the chest, and then pluck [yank] backwards to withdraw it to the left waist as a Yang fist. Move the right fist outward in front of the chest, and then block and pound with the fist towards the lower left, with the forearm pounding parallel [to the ground]. Allow the right shoulder to go forward, sinking the shoulder and dropping the elbow. The Yang fist is facing upward, with the tip of the fist [centered] on a line beneath the nose. Twist the body's waist to the left and squat down, sitting solidly on the back leg. Look at the right fist, finishing the posture as in Figure (37).

(b) When doing left yielding stance with parry, block and pound with fist, it is the same as in part (a), only with left and right reversed.

2. Use or Application:

If the opponent comes in with a strike from the front, I get out of the way from in front of the opponent. After that, I step up or maybe step back, using one fist to parry and pluck [yank] the opponent's hand or pull the shoulder straight [back to the waist]. At the same time, I step up and use one fist to block and pound the opponent's arm.

3. Essential points:

You must pluck and pull the opponent's arm straight back, while at the same time using the whole body's weight to pound and strike. The rest of the essential points the same as in the previous posture's item 3.

[Note: This is similar to the swinging fists in the Taiji posture 12, "Feet together; step forward, deflect, parry, and punch.]

(四) 順步撐掌 :

1. 作法: (甲) 右順步右撐掌作法: 其步法與本節一項同, 左手由胸前採拿握成陽拳收置腰際, 右手陰掌由左拳上向前撐出, 高與喉齊, 對準鼻樑垂線, 目視右掌, 其完成姿勢如左圖38。(乙) 左順步左撐掌作法與 (甲)同, 惟左右相 反。

2. 應用: 對方由正面擊來, 我用一手採拿對方之手拉直, 用另一掌撐擊對方 上部。

3: 要領: 兩手動作要協同一致, 腰勁下沉, 餘同一項三目。

(4) Yielding stance with bracing palm.

1. Action:

(a) Right yielding stance with right bracing palm.

Move into a yielding stance using the same method as in posture (1) . Push the left hand aside toward the left in front of the chest, and then pluck [yank] backwards to withdraw it to the left waist as a Yang fist. Send the right palm out in front of the chest, going over the left hand and using a [right] Yin palm to brace towards the front. [The right palm] is at throat level height and is [centered] on a line beneath the nose. Look at the right palm, finishing the posture as in Figure (38).

(b) When doing left yielding stance with left bracing palm, it is the same as in part (a), only with left and right reversed.

2. Use or Application:

If the opponent comes in with a strike from the front, I use one hand to pluck [yank] and grab the opponent's hand, pulling it straight [back to the waist]. I use the other palm to strike with a bracing palm to the opponent's upper [body] section.

3. Essential points:

Both hands must coordinate as one movement. Sink the waist jìng downward, with the rest of the essential points the same as in the previous posture's item 3.

(五)順步上鉤拳:

1. 作法: (甲) 右順步右上鉤拳作法: 其步 法與本節一項同, 左拳由胸前上挑向外採拉, 而後收置腰際, 右拳隨進步向前上鉤沖, 右肩前順, 大臂舉平, 小臂豎直、 腕四平, 虎口向後, 對準鼻樑垂線, 垂肩墜肘, 目視右拳, 其完成姿勢如左圖39。(乙) 左順步左上鉤拳作法與(甲)同, 惟左右相反。

2. 應用: 對方由正面擊來, 我閃到對方側面用一拳上挑採拉對方之手用另一拳進步鉤擊之。

3. 要領: 出手上步要協同一致, 餘同前 一項三目。

(5) Yielding stance with forward hooking fist.

1. Action:

(a) Right yielding stance with right forward hooking fist.

Move into a yielding stance using the same method as in posture (1) . Raise the left hand outward in front of the chest, and then pluck [yank] backwards to withdraw it to the waist. While advancing [the right foot] forward, hook the right fist up to punch. Allow the right shoulder to go forward, with the upper arm lifted to [shoulder] level and the forearm vertical. The wrist is square, with the tiger's mouth is facing back and [centered] on a line beneath the nose. Look at the right fist, finishing the posture as in Figure (38).

(b) When doing left yielding stance with left forward hooking fist, it is the same as in part (a), only with left and right reversed.

2. Use or Application:

If the opponent comes in with a strike from the front, I dodge to the opponent's side and use one fist to lift and pluck the opponent's hand. I use the other fist to hook up and punch while advancing forward.

3. Essential points:

The punching hand and step up must be coordinated as one movement. The rest of the essential points the same as in the previous posture's item 3.

[Note: The phrase "the wrist is square" literally translates to "wrist four level". I don't know if there is a deeper meaning to it. There is a horse stance called a "four square" stance that uses the characters for "four" and "level", but I think here it just means that the fist's face, eye, wheel and wrist joint form a square.]

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