Step Forward and Punch Groin 進步指襠捶
Jìn bù zhǐ dāng chuí
How to do it
Brush the knee, step forward and punch low at groin height.
Step by step
- Brush the knee and step forward
- Lower the body slightly
- Punch low with a loose vertical fist
- Keep the back straight
Breathing
Exhale on the punch.
Health focus
Hip hinge with long spine.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
Martial meaning
Low punch to the midsection.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Old long form. |
|---|---|
| Chen | 'Punch Pointing to the Groin'. |
| Wu | 'Step Up Finger Stop Punch'. |
Where it appears
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 91: Step Forward and Punch Groin
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 72: The Punch Pointing to the Groin
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 65: Punch Toward the Groin
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 93: Step Up Finger Stop Punch
- Sun Style 73 Competition Form – step 61: Step Forward, Punch Groin
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.