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Lesson 19:
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Movement # 19 – Cross Hands (End of 1st
Section)
Cross Hands is the
transition movement between the first and second as well as the second and
third sections. It is usually done as a rest and regroup sort of movement where
the stance comes back to horse stance and the breathing is consciously
coordinated. In keeping with my idea of having applications for movements, in
this one my opponent attacks me with his right hand. I neutralize it to the
right, step beside or behind him, and lift him up for a possible throw over my
shoulder.
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Following Withdraw and Push, Rex attacks my right side. I turn and neutralize his arm to the right with my right forearm. Shift
the weight back onto the right foot and turn the torso to the right, turning
in the left toe until it faces north. Keep the weight centered on the right
foot. Do not let the right foot roll on to the outside of the foot. As the
body turns, the right arm makes a large arc and ends up with the palm facing
forward on the right side of the body. The left arm opens slightly to balance
the movement of the right arm. There is a strong connection between the two
arms. Focus on
the right forearm for attaching and neutralizing. |
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The two arms close around the opponent. In the
form (which is slightly different then the application), shift the weight to
the left foot, and bring the right foot back, parallel to the left foot and
shoulder width apart. Keep the weight down with the knees just covering the
toes which both face north. The two
arms circle down and cross in front of the lower body. Focus on
the two arms for holding partner. In the application, I would step to the side or
behind partner depending on my position in relation to him. |
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I lift Rex and can throw him backward over either shoulder. Raise
the body to standing position. The arms move with the body, ending in the
center of the chest. Palms face the chest. The left hand is in front of the right
hand. Keep the elbows drooped. Focus on
the space between the two arms. In the
form, when I stand up I keep more weight on the left foot so I can more
easily move the right foot, as the next movement will be a step to the right.
It is my idea to stay single weighted throughout the form. |
