Blue Dragon Comes Out of the Water 青龍出水
Qīng lóng chū shuǐ
How to do it
Chen Laojia: the body coils down and then the hands burst forward and down, like a dragon breaking the surface – often with fajin.
Step by step
- Coil the body down and to one side
- Gather energy into the legs
- Release the hands forward and down
- Sink into the stance
Breathing
Exhale on the release.
Health focus
Spiral coordination.
Common mistakes
- Explosive movement without warm-up
Martial meaning
Downward strike or palm thrust after coiling.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Laojia Yilu part two. |
|---|---|
| Seated | Coil the waist and extend the arms slowly forward and down. |
Where it appears
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 17: Blue Dragon Comes Out of the Water
Animated 2D guide (front view). The highlighted leg carries the weight, the faint trails show the path of the hands, and the cue at the top suggests the breath.
Video demonstrations 影片
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Move slowly, keep the knees soft and over the toes, and stay within a comfortable range. Every movement can be adapted for a chair.