Praying Mantis Kungfu on-line self training: Lesson five

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(Picture 34) The right leg remains straightened, the left leg lifts upwards, and the top of the body leans forward to touch the left lap. At the same time, the two hooks pluck forwards, downwards across the sides of the body to the back, changing into opposit hooks with the tips of the hooks upward.

(Picture 35) The left foot strides to the left - front for a good full step, the right foot follows forward to form a left unicorn stance. Both hooks at the same time strike forward in an arc downwards, forwards and upwards with the elbows bending slightly, the left hook in the front and the right behind. Looking forward.

Action Group 16: Right hooking and left sweeping

(Picture 36) The right foot strides a good full step forward and the body stretches out. At the same time, the right hook changes into a fist and hooks in an arc to the right, front and left with the thumb towards the face. The left hook changes into a hand and picks in an arc to the left, front and right and rests at the right wrist with the finger tips to the right and the palm outward.

Action Group 17: The three continuous picking

(Picture 37) The left foot steps forward, and the body lifts up slightly. At the same time, the left hand picks in an arc to the left - front with the palm downward and the finger tips to the right. The right fist changes into a hand and picks in an arc to the right - back and changes into a fist again and rests at the right ribs by bending the elbow.

(Picture 38) Continuing, the right foot steps forward to form a right unicorn stance. At the same time, the right fist jabs to the front above the left wrist with the thumb to the left, the left arm bends and the left hand sticks beneath the right elbow with the palm downward. Looking forward.

Action Group 18: Jade Ring Steps

(Picture 39) Lift the body slightly up and turn right with the left leg straightened. At the same time, the left hand beneath stabs upwards and forwards alongside the right arm with the palm toward the right. The right fist changes into a hand and draws back in front of the chest with palm toward the left.

(Picture 40) Continuing, the left foot strides to the left - front to form a left unicorn stance. At the same time, the left hand turns inside, changes into a fist and hangs on the left above the head with the thumb downward and the back of the hand inward, the right hand slices from the side of the right ribs to the left - front with the palm upward and the strength concentrated on the small finger side of the hand. Looking forward.

Action Group 19: Flying on the wind to catch the moon

(Picture 41) The left foot steps half to the right and the right leg bends and lifts up forward. At the same time, the left fist changes into a hand, together with the right hand hold up to the right, front and upwards with the elbow slightly bent, palms upward and the finger tips outward.

to be continued in the next lesson

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