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Step Back Block Touching Coat 退步攔擦衣

Tuì bù lán cā yī

How to do it

Chen transition: step back and spiral the right hand out as in Lazy About Tying Coat.

Step by step

  1. Step back
  2. Spiral the right hand outward as in Lazy About Tying Coat
  3. Settle the weight
  4. Prepare for Six Sealing

Breathing

Inhale on the step; exhale as the hand spirals out.

Health focus

Backward stepping balance.

Common mistakes

  • Losing balance stepping back

Martial meaning

Retreat and deflect.

How it varies between styles

ChenPractical Method 26.

Where it appears

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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Arthur Tai Chi · 53:55 · YouTube ↗

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