15/07/2026
Overview of Form Names (Movements 4–13)
The poetic, traditional names written next to each set of postures include:
Move 4 (Postures 10-11): 湘子挎篮 (Xiangzi Carries the Basket)
Move 5 (Posture 12): 观音掸尘 (Guanyin Dusts off the Dirt)
Move 6 (Posture 13): 夜读兵书 (Reading Military Strategy at Night)
Move 7 (Postures 14-15): 迎风展旗 (Unfurling the Banner in the Wind)
Move 8 (Posture 16): 挑灯看剑 (Raising the Lamp to Inspect the Sword)
Move 9 (Posture 17): 望乡回顾 (Looking Back at One's Hometown)
Move 10 (Postures 18-19): 秋风扫叶 (Autumn Wind Sweeping the Leaves)
Move 11 (Posture 20): 巨象卷鼻 (Giant Elephant Curling Its Trunk)
Move 12 (Postures 21-22): 陈枷开锁 (Breaking the Heavy Shackles)
Move 13 (Postures 23-25): 反披袈裟 (Wearing the Kasaya Inside Out)
Closing (Postures 26-27): 收势 (Closing Form)
Key Technical Characteristics
Stances: Frequently utilizes low, stable positions like the horse stance (马步) and bow stance (弓步).
Combat Focus: Each poetic name corresponds to specific defensive deflections immediately followed by heavy elbow strikes, joint locks, or sweeps.
If you are trying to learn or study this form, let me know if you would like a detailed step-by-step breakdown of the movements or the specific combat applications for any of these names.
