Jumping / Double Kick 二起腳
Èr qǐ jiǎo
How to do it
A jumping front kick with a slap – in tai chi only Chen and some Wu lines retain it. Skip or replace with a slow toe kick when training for health.
Step by step
- Step forward and spring up
- Swing the left leg up, then the right
- Slap the right foot with the right hand at the top
- Land softly
Breathing
Exhale on the slap.
Health focus
Power and agility; replace with alternating knee lifts for health practice.
Common mistakes
- Landing on locked knees
Martial meaning
Jumping kick to the chin or chest.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Jump and slap (Er Qi Jiao). |
|---|---|
| Wu | 'Second Raise Foot Kick'. |
| Seated | Replace with alternating knee lifts. |
Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 36: Turn Over Body and Double Kick
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 38: Tornado Kick
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 50: Step Back to Double Shake the Feet
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 34: Turn and Double Kick
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 36: Tornado Kick
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 43: First Raise Foot Kick
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 46: Second Raise Foot Kick
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.