Master Stephen Hwa speaking of the Form and Martial Intent of "Golden Rooster..." movement/posture 76 and 77 (Round Form) of Classical Wu Style at a workshop 2011, Buffalo, NY. One should keep a desire to deliver the internal power externally through the hands, arm and feet here, whatever the movent is. I contrast Master Hwa's instruction of the Round Form with his "description" of the Square Form below. The Round Form video link is below where I also annotate the instruction:
Video Form and Martial Intent "Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg"
Description of movements (Square Form) 76. Left Golden Rooster on One Leg 左金雞獨立
Posture 76 - Left Golden Rooster on One Leg
As the weight is transferred to the left leg, the left hand rises
to face-position, fingers pointing forward
Right side of body turns left, rotating on the right heel, right
arm straightens to mid-position
Right heel rises and right palm rotates to face up
While right leg moves forward and left, the left hand lowers to
77. Right Golden Rooster on One Leg 右金雞獨立
Posture 77 - Right Golden Rooster on One Leg
Right foot moves to empty step position and right hand moves to
mid-position while left palm rotates up
Right toes push to the ground
As the weight is transferred to the right leg, the right forearm
draws the right wrist under the left elbow
The upper body rotates left and becomes centered
The left foot moves forward in a kicking motion, while the right
forearm positions the right hand at face-position, palm facing
front
As the right forearm draws the right wrist under the left elbow,
the left hip lifts the left leg
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