Turn Body and Sweep Lotus 轉身擺蓮
Zhuǎn shēn bǎi lián
How to do it
Turn the body, then swing the right leg in an outward fan-shaped arc while both hands slap the instep in passing.
Step by step
- Turn the body with the weight on the left leg
- Swing the right leg up and across in an outward arc
- Let the hands pass across the instep
- Lower the leg with control
Breathing
Exhale as the leg sweeps.
Health focus
Hip mobility; for health practice skip or do a small, slow version.
Common mistakes
- Swinging too high
- Spinning fast
Martial meaning
Outward crescent kick to the side of the head or arm.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Full turn then outside crescent kick. |
|---|---|
| Chen | 'Double Lotus Kick' / 'Turn and Lotus Kick' – often with double slap. |
| Wu | 'Swing Lotus' single and double. |
| Sun | 'Turn body, lotus kick'. |
| Seated | Swing one leg gently out to the side and back without the slap, or skip. |
Where it appears
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 90: Cross Kick
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 97: Turn Body and Swing Over Lotus
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 56: Double Lotus Kick
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 71: Cross Lotus Kick
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 79: Turn and Lotus Kick
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 64: Cross Lotus Kick (Single Lotus)
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 71: Turn Around and Double Lotus Kick
- Cheng Man-ch'ing 37-Posture Short Form – step 36: Turn Body and Sweep Lotus
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 91: Rotate Body Single Swing Lotus
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 100: Rotate Body Double Swing Lotus
- Sun Style 73 Competition Form – step 69: Turn Body, Swinging Lotus 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.