White Ape Presents Fruit 猿猴獻果
Yuán hóu xiàn guǒ
How to do it
The right knee lifts as the right fist rises with an upward spiral as if presenting fruit.
Step by step
- Lift the knee on one side
- Raise the same-side fist in an upward spiral
- Keep the other hand guarding
- Balance on the standing leg
Breathing
Exhale as the fist rises.
Health focus
Single-leg balance.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back
Martial meaning
Uppercut with knee strike.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Practical Method 73. |
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Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 73: The White Ape Presents Fruit
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 66: White Ape Presents Fruit
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
North Austin T'ai Chi · 1:48 · 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.