The Little Nine Heavens Form: Movement 1

1. 七星 Qī Xīng
7 Stars

    From Wújí Stance, shift your weight onto your right foot. Then turn to the East and step out with your left foot into Sāntĭ Stance. At the same time, lift both arms up in front of the body, elbows at shoulder height and arms bent, wrists crossed, left hand in front.
(Picture 1a)

Picture 1a and Side View




Movement Notes:

    This movement is a quick and sudden one. Perform it as though you weren’t expecting to have to do it.

    There should be a rigidity to the arms in this movement, as though fending off an attack with a shield.