Click the "Correct Stepping..."link above for video, then "like" it on Master Hwa's Youtube post: " Attention on the hip, knee, and ankle includes: avoiding overextension of the joints, such as the knee projecting beyond the toe and high kicks, avoiding torque or shear force in the ankle, knee, and hip joints by following rules such as "hand follows the foot, elbow follows the knee, and shoulder follows the hip" or "upper and lower body following each other". Cloud Hands involves constant body turning. Notice, in these turns, the movements follow the rule of"hand follows the foot, elbow follows the knee". There is no torque or twist within each side of the body, right side or left side. Each side of the body is geared for up and down energy flow without any hindrance. Each side of the body follows the yin-yang rule that one side is turning while the other side remains still. Therefore, two sides of the body fold and unfold using the spine as the hinge"
"A Look at the Logical", page 125, Uncovering the Treasure, Classical Tai Chi's Path to Internal Energy & Health, Stephen Hwa available Amazon.com
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