Turn Body and Chop with Fist 轉身撇身捶
Zhuǎn shēn piē shēn chuí
How to do it
Turn 180° to the rear, the right fist arcing over and down in a back-fist chop, then the left palm pushes forward.
Step by step
- Turn 180 degrees on the heel
- The right fist arcs over and down in a back-fist
- Follow with a left palm push
- Settle into the stance
Breathing
Exhale on the chop.
Health focus
Turning balance, spinal rotation.
Common mistakes
- Twisting the knee while turning
- Swinging the fist wildly
Martial meaning
Back-fist strike while turning to face an attacker behind.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Followed by Deflect, Parry, Punch. |
|---|---|
| Wu | 'Rotate Body Away Body Punch'. |
| Seated | Turn the torso and let a soft fist arc over and down. |
Where it appears
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 28: Turn Body and Chop with Fist
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 43: Turn Body and Chop with Fist
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 81: Turn Body and White Snake Spits out Tongue
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 15: Fist Draping Over Body
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 16: Punch of Draping Body
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 27: Rotate Body Away Body Punch
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 40: Rotate Body Away Body Punch
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 83: Rotate Body Away Body Punch
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 104: Rotate Body Away Body 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
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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.