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
- Step back
- Spiral the right hand outward as in Lazy About Tying Coat
- Settle the weight
- 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
| Chen | Practical Method 26. |
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Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 26: Step Back and Block Touching Coat
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

Arthur Tai Chi · 53:55 · YouTube ↗
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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.