Fist Protecting the Heart 護心拳
Hù xīn quán
How to do it
Chen posture holding fists in front of the chest and abdomen, like Strike Tiger.
Step by step
- Turn the body
- Bring one fist in front of the chest and the other in front of the belly
- Keep elbows down and rounded
- Sink the weight
Breathing
Exhale as you settle.
Health focus
Posture and core stability.
Common mistakes
- Clenching
Martial meaning
Guarding and bracing against an attack.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Practical Method 37. |
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Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 37: The Fist Protecting the Heart
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 35: Protect the Heart Punch
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
Gongfutube (Marin Spivack) · 3:23 · YouTube ↗
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