Strike Opponent's Ears with Both Fists 雙峰貫耳
Shuāng fēng guàn ěr
How to do it
After a knee lift, step into a bow stance and bring both fists in a wide arc up and toward each other at head height, like twin peaks.
Step by step
- Lift the right knee, hands lowering beside it
- Step forward into bow stance
- Form loose fists
- Circle both fists up and in to head height
Breathing
Exhale as the fists close in.
Health focus
Shoulder mobility and coordination.
Common mistakes
- Hunching the shoulders
- Fists too close together
Martial meaning
Twin strikes to the temples.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Fists about a head-width apart. |
|---|---|
| Wu | 'Double Peaks Pierce Ears'. |
| Seated | Circle both soft fists up and inward at head height. |
Where it appears
- Simplified 24 (Beijing Form) – step 14: Strike Opponent's Ears with Both Fists
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 49: Twin Fists Strike Opponent's Ears
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 47: Double Peaks Pierce Ears
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
Jenny Lu Yoga+ · 5:03 · 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.