Change Palms Three Times 三換掌
Sān huàn zhǎng
How to do it
Chen sequence of alternating palm thrusts as the weight shifts, ending with Fist Under Elbow.
Step by step
- Shift weight between the legs
- Alternate palm thrusts low and high
- Let the waist drive the change
- End in Fist Under Elbow
Breathing
Exhale with each palm thrust.
Health focus
Coordination and weight shifting.
Common mistakes
- Hands moving independently of the body
Martial meaning
Alternating palm strikes and traps.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Appears in Yilu (Practical Method & Laojia). |
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Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 19: Change Palms Three Times
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 43: Change Palm Three Times
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.