The Little Nine Heavens Form: Movement 10

 10. 单鞭 Dān Biān
Single Whip

    Turn your right foot to point to the Northwest and begin to shift your weight entirely over onto it, turning to face North. At the same time, circle your right wrist to the right...
(Picture 10a)

    ...then up and over...
(Picture 10b)

    ...and down into Hook Hand. Your weight should now be entirely over your right foot and your left foot should be touching the ground with the ball of the foot.
(Picture 10c)

    Turn your body to face West. Simultaneously swing your left arm, palm up and elbow slightly bent, all the way past your left knee.
(Picture 10d)

    Drop your body a little as your shift your weight forward into a right Sāntĭ Stance. At the same time, turn your left hand over so it faces West and drop your elbow down a little, just to the left of the knee.
(Picture 10e)







This movement needs a series of rear-view pictures. I will post them shortly.