Diagonal Flying (Slant Flying) 斜飛勢
Xié fēi shì
How to do it
Turn to the rear corner and step into a diagonal bow stance; the right hand sweeps up and out diagonally while the left hand presses down – like a bird flying obliquely.
Step by step
- Turn to the rear corner, hands holding a ball
- Step out diagonally
- Sweep the right hand up and out as the left hand presses down
- Look past the upper hand
Breathing
Exhale as the arm opens.
Health focus
Turning balance, chest opening.
Common mistakes
- Stepping too narrow
- Swinging the arm
Martial meaning
Splits an opponent's balance with a diagonal shoulder-and-arm action.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Opens upward to the right corner. |
|---|---|
| Wu | 'Slant Flying Posture'. |
| Seated | Sweep one arm diagonally up and the other down, turning the waist. |
Where it appears
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 22: Diagonal Flying
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 75: Diagonal Flying
- Cheng Man-ch'ing 37-Posture Short Form – step 22: Diagonal Flying
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 6: Slant Flying Posture
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 21: Slant Flying Posture
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 77: Cross Slant Flying Posture
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.