Six Sealing and Four Closing 六封四閉
Liù fēng sì bì
How to do it
Chen-style counterpart to Apparent Close: both hands circle back and up beside the head, then the body turns and both palms press down-forward diagonally in a closing, sealing push.
Step by step
- Turn the body, both hands rise and circle back beside the head
- Sink the weight and turn toward the corner
- Both palms press down and forward diagonally
- Bring the rear foot in to an empty stance
Breathing
Inhale as the hands rise; exhale as they press.
Health focus
Shoulder and spine mobility; Chen coordination.
Common mistakes
- Raising the shoulders when the hands circle up
- Pressing with arms only
Martial meaning
Seals the opponent's arms and closes their entry points.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Always precedes Single Whip in Chen Yilu. |
|---|---|
| Seated | Circle hands up and back, then press both palms forward and down. |
Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 3: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 27: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 48: Turn Left with Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 53: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 67: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 74: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 4: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 25: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 41: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 46: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 50: Six Sealing and Four Closing
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 60: Six Sealing and Four Closing
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.