Short Form 2
Theme: Advancing with front hand block; front and rear hand counters,
utilizing body momentum, rotation, and gravitational marriage.
Salutation. Start from a meditating horse stance facing 12 :00.
1. With your R foot step forward toward 12:00 into a R neutral bow while executing a R inward block with a L hand check. Execute a R outward hand sword.
2. With your L foot, step forward toward 12:00 into a L neutral bow while executing a L inward block with a R hand check. Execute a L outward hand sword.
3. Slide your L foot back into a 45-degree cat stance facing 12:00 while covering your R fist (on hip, palm up) with a L vertical fist (?cup & saucer?). Step out into a L neutral bow facing 9:00 while simultaneously executing a L vertical outward block and a R reverse thrust punch.
4. Slide your R foot back into a 45-degree cat stance facing 12:00 while covering your L hand (on hip, palm up) with a R vertical fist. Step out into a R neutral bow facing 3:00 while simultaneously executing a R vertical outward block and a L reverse thrust punch.
5. Slide your L foot behind your R toward 4:00 to turn toward 6:00. Cross your arms at the chest, L over R. Step your L toward 6:00 into a wide kneel, or deep neutral bow, while simultaneously executing a L upward block and a R hand middle knuckle with a downward raking snap.
