Dragon on the Ground 雀地龍 / 穿地龍
Què dì lóng
How to do it
A very low Chen posture, sinking along the floor before springing up into Step Up Seven Stars.
Step by step
- From standing, sink very low on one leg
- Extend the other leg along the floor
- Lower the upper body forward
- Spring up into Seven Stars
Breathing
Inhale before sinking; exhale as you lower.
Health focus
Deep leg strength; advanced. Substitute a high posture.
Common mistakes
- Going too low without the flexibility for it
Martial meaning
Low evasion and entry.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Low version of Snake Creeps Down. |
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Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 76: The Dragon Through the Ground
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 68: Dragon on the Ground
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
Hai Yang · 0:54 · 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.