The Movements: Cheng Man-ch'ing Short Form
No	English	Chinese Name	Notes
1	Preparation	Yu-Pei Shih	Face N, erect. Heels together, toes pointing out. Fill R leg, bend slightly, and rest on it. Step to L one foot, heel first, and fill. Raise R toes slightly and turn R foot on heel inwards at 45 deg until parallel with L foot, both pointing straight ahead, feet at shoulder width. Elbows bent slightly out with back of wrists curved upward. Palms down, finger tips raised slightly but relaxed, neither stretched nor clenched. Head erect and eyes straight ahead. Shoulders and elbows are loose and chest depressed, enabling ch'i to sink to the tan t'ien. Tongue against upper palate and mouth and lips tightly closed. Mind is at ease following tranquil breathing.
2	Beginning	Ch'I Shih	Inhaling slowly, raise arms with the wrists bent to shoulder height. Then mobilize ch'i and extend your fingers. Draw arms back bending elbows and again relax fingers. When your hands are near your chest, lightly take them to your side, your wrists carried as though sinking into water and your fingerips floating off. You are again in the same posture as after 1.
3	Grasp the Sparrows Tail (ward off with L hand)	Lan Chiiao Wei, Tso, P'eng	Filling L leg, and sink slightly on that leg. Relax R upper body, and turn on R heel, toes slightly raised to the direct R (east). Your R foot is now at R angles to your L foot. In turning, move your waist and thigh at the same time as the foot and as you bring R hand, palm down, to the level of your armpit and L hand, palm up, parallel with your R thigh. Thus you simulate holding a ball in your R thigh. Simulate holding a ball in your hands. Your eyes follow this movement and now look directly to the R. Now fill your R leg.
4	Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Ward off R)	Lan Ch'ueh Wei, Yu P'eng	Fill L leg more, until R foot is brought to toes. At same time turn L hand over till palm is down while R palm is up. Relax L shoulder, turn R thigh to R, and turn R toes 45 deg putting R foot down, heel first, an inch further forward than before. Fill R, bent, leg. Protect with R arm, elbow down, palm facing chest, and L arm, elbow down, palm forward, midway between R wrist and elbow, but not touching. Stretch L leg and turn foot slightly in. Now facing E.
5	Grasp Sparrow's tail (Roll Back)	Lan Ch'uch Wei, Lu	Relax R arm and turn upper body to R (South East). Turn R wrist to NE while L hand, palm up, is near R elbow for protection. Bend L knee and turn upper body and arms back to L.
6	Grasp Sparrow's tail (Press)	Lan Ch'ueh Wei, Chi	Carry L hand in circle tirn R hand so that palm faces chest and protect with R arm, elbow bent, while fingers of L hand lightly attach R arm between the elbow and wrist. Stretch L leg and fill R leg. Press diagonally upward. You now face direct E.
7	Grasp Sparrow's Tail - Push	Lan Ch'ueh Wei, An	Fill L foot while separating hands with palms facing out. Fill R leg forward, and push forward with both hands and upper body. Elbows should be bent but arms only ever act together with body.
8	Single Whip	Tan Pien	Fill L foot, turn on R heel, and arms parallel with elbows slightly bent turn body as far as you can to back L corner. Fill R leg. Bring L palm up near rigt armpit and bringing your R hand across your chest join the fingers together, pointing downward, to resemble a hook. At same time raise L heel and turn foot sligtly to the R with entire leg while extending R 'hook' hand to R (NE) corner, relaxed not rigid. Now take big step to forward L with L foot, heel touching down first. Fill L leg and bend knee. At same time L hand, palm in, fingers up, is carried at chest level to L until your waist faces W. Now R toe is turned with R knee inward, straightening waist, and L palm is turned out and eyes folow the hand's turn and look along extended fingers of L hand.
9	Lift Hands	T'i Shou	Turn upper body to R and fill L leg. Resting on L leg, bring R foot to the R side front and put R heel down lightly, toes up, knee bent. Relax arms and turn inward till palms face each other. Slowly bring arms closer until R palm is in front, aligned with R leg, and L palm in back by your L ribs and directly opposite R elbow. The backs of wrists are slightly bowed.
10	Shoulder	K'ao	Bring L and R arms and R leg simultaneously back. L hand hangs by L thigh; R hand palm in, is near abdomen, and R toes touch ground near L heel. Steo forward with R foot and fill. R hand protects groin and L hand is near middle of R forearm. Lean slightly into R shoulder, still facing North.
11	White Crane Spreads its Wings	Pai Hao Liang Ch'ih	Turn body to L, W, and also small circle R arm up inside your L and carry it up to where rigt elbownearly parallels chin and R hand stretches above your head. At same time bring L hand down by L thigh. Bring L foot to front and diagonally R. Put down at toe in line with R heel.
12	Brush Knee, L	Tso Lou Hsih Yao Pu	Lower body while weight still in R foot. Turn slightly to R and lower R hand by R thigh while L hand circles clockwise past your chest and stops by your R thigh.L foot steps forward diagonal and to L, heel touching first. Also circle R hand from rear
13	Play Lute	Shou Hui P'i Pa	Pick up R foot, turn 30 deg to R, and fill. While withdrawing R hand with palm toward you, raise L hand till fingers are in front of nose. R hand should now be opposite L elbow. At same time, L foot takes half step to R, heel touching. This resembles playing a guitar.
13a	13a Brush Knee L and twist step	Tso Lou Hsih Yao Pu	Repeat instructions for step twelve.
14	Step forward, deflect downward, intercept and punch.	Chin Pu, Pan Lan Ch'ui	Withdraw, lowering body, and placing R palm by L thigh. Turn on L heel, touching toes down 3 inches to the L and rest on it. Simultaneously, raise R foot and take a half-step diagonal forward and R till toes point NE, filling. Make a fist with R hand and carry it, knuckles down, to rest under your R ribs. At same time your L hand circles by L ear and chops forward. Next your L foot steps froward, heel touching first.
15	Step forward, Deflect Downward, intercept and punch	Chin Pu, Pan Lan Ch'ui	Fill L foot. R fist follows waist and L leg striking froward from underneath L palm and wrist. Chop and punch are slow and graceful; no force.
16	Withdraw and push	Ju Feng Szu Pi	Open R fist, and bring back close to L shoulder. At same time fill R leg at your rear. Bring L arm up outside R and both palms facing chest, making a slanting cross. Separate hands turing palms out and push forward (see 7) At same time fill L leg forward.
17A	Crossing Hands	Shih Tzu Shou	Fill R leg, and turn body to R, N, with R arm carried in a high circle and your L arm following waist. At same time turn on L heel so that your foot bends inward facing N.
17B	Crossing Hands	Shih Tzu Shou	Then fill L leg. Your L hand should describe a smaller circle than your R and both end up infron to f chest ina diagonal cross, R arm outside L. At same time draw R foot to the rear toward your L foot, until the two are aligned to your shoulders. As in step 2, Beginning, save that weight is all on L foot, not evenly distributed.
18	Embrace Tiger, return to Mountain	Pao Hu Kuei Shan	Turn waist to R rear (South East) and at the same time separate hands, R palm down and L palm up. As L hand descends turn it to L rear. R foot steps to R rear SE, and fill. R hand brushes R knee and then is turned so that alm is up. At same time stretch your L hand palm down to R SE and look directly over it. Finally turn on L heel till foot slight inward and aligned to the direction you face.
18a	Grasp Sparrow's tail, Roll back, press and push	Lan Ch'ueh Wei, Lu, Chi, An	See above explanations.
18b	Slanting single whip	Shieh Tan Pien	See above, 8, only difference is that in the last step of the slanting single whip, you face NE, while on Single whip you face W.
19	Look at fist under elbow	Chou Ti Kan Ch'ui	Lower body and draw back. L foot takes one step to L W, ?R? and shift weight to it. At same time open R 'hook' hand, turn upper torso to L and bring R foot forward, toes pointig MW and on a line with L heel. Fill R leg, still turning upper torso L with both arms evenly stretched. When turned as far as can, and R hand opposite L shoulder, L hand circles from underneath L armpit, and is held, fingers pointing up, almost perpendicular before you. At same time L foot takes half step diagonally to front center, heel touching, and R hand in fist cupping under L elbow.
20	Step back to repulse Monkey: R Side	T'ao Nien Hou Y'u	Open R fist and draw back, palm uip to R side. Turn L hand palm down and extend arm to front. At same time, step slightly diagonally to L rear with L foot place pointing straight West - exactly. Fill L foot, turn R toe inward till parallel. Turn L hand palm up and draw it back by L thigh, while R hand circles backward and turn so that palm is down. The fingers of your R hand pass R ear and pierce directly forward.
21	Step back to repulse Monkey: L Side and R styles	Tao Nien Hou, Ts'o Shih, Y'u Shih	As above first to L, then to R.
22	Diagonal Flying Posture	Hsieh Fei Shih	Turn R palm up and put hand by L thight. Turn L palm down at same time so hands simulate holding ball. Take step wit hR foot to R rear NE, and fill. At same time circle R arm under L armpit to R rear where extended, palm up. Turn R 45 deg on L heel, waist following, and lightly hold L palm near R knee.
23A	Waving hands in clouds, R style	Y'u Yun Shou	Turn R palm down and draw back to R armpit. Turn upper body to R as far as you can, turn L hand, palm up, by L thigh and under R hand. Hands simulate holding ball. Take half step forward to North with L foot. Circle R hand palm in, under L arm, and begin to turn upper bodyto L, while R foot takes half step to L, toes of both feet parallel facing front. Feet are now as at beginning (Step 2). Carry L hand, palm in, at level of throat and R hand at level of navel still turn to L until hands again stimulate holding ball by your L side, L hand above. Throughout movement upper body is vertical.
24	Waving Hands in the Clouds, R style, L Style, and Single Whip.	Y'u Yun Shou, Ts'o Yn Shou, Tan Pien	The explanation for these steps is the same as before.
25	Descending Single Whip	T'an Pien Hsia Shih	Turn R foot on its heel 45 deg to R as you draw back and lower body almost sitting on R foot. Curve L foot 45 deg in to R and draw L hand back to R thigh. Thrust L hand along L knee and heel forward. Turn on L heel 90 deg to L as L hand thrusts forward. R hand stays hooke to keep stability.
26	Golden Pheasant Stands on One Leg: R side	Chin Chi Tu Li Shih	As L hand is thrust forward, your body rises. Bend L leg slightly and fill. Turn R foot on heel 45 deg to L. At same time, drop R hand beside R thigh and open hooked hand. Straight away raise R hand and R leg bent at knee, toes pointing down. L hand lightly touches L thigh.
27	Golden Pheasant stands on one leg L	Chin Chi Tu-li, Tso	As L hand thrusts forward, body rises. Bend L leg slightly and fill. Turn R foot on the heel 45 deg to L. At same time drop R hand beside R thigh and open the hooked hand. Immediately raise R hand and R leg, bent at the knee, so that toes point down. L hand lightly touches L thigh.
28	Separate R Foot	Yu Fen Chiao	Lower body and take step to rear L (SE) with L foot and fill. At same time turn L hand, palm up and lower it while you turn SE. Raise R hand, palm in to neck level, stretch forward, palm down, and bring it back toward your chest. Also L hand turns palm down and circles clockwise to where it joins your R wrist in slanting cross shape in front of your chest. Separate your hands in the opposite direction whilst kicking R foot forward. Keep R foot straight with instep and R hand aligned to R foot. The flash of your eyes and R hand are focused on the intended object. L arm has elbow bent and fingers pointing up to keep balance.
29	Separate L Foot	Tso Fen Chiao	Same as Yu Fen Chio but with feet changed around. Lower body and take step to rear R (SW) with R foot and fill. At same time turn R hand, palm up and lower it while you turn SW. Raise L hand, palm in to neck level, stretch forward, palm down, and bring it back toward your chest. Also R hand turns palm down and circles clockwise to where it joins your L wrist in slanting cross shape in front of your chest. Separate your hands in the opposite direction whilst kicking L foot forward. Keep L foot straight with instep and L hand aligned to L foot. The flash of your eyes and L hand are focused on the intended object. R arm has elbow bent and fingers pointing up to keep balance.
30	Turn around and strike with heel	Chuan Shen Teng Chio	Withdraw L hand and L foot. Raise R toes slightly, turn on R heel to the L with the toes facing S and the upper body facing E. R Hand circles counter-clockwise where it joins L wrist. Your L foot kicks out while L hand chops directly forward (E) and R hand slightly back, fingers pointing up to sustain balance. This kick differs by using heel rather than toes to strike. Your R leg should be bent and eyes focused over L fingers.
30a	Brush knee L, Brush knee R	Tso Yu Lou Hsi	See earlier explanations.
31	Step Forward and Strike with Fist	Chin-pu T'sai Ch'ui	Relax waist and fill L leg. Turn toes of righht fot to R, make fist with R hand and hold it, palm up, by R thigh. At same time draw L palm back besdie R thigh and shift weight to R leg. Now take one step forwrad with L leg and shift weight to it. Then brush L knee with L hand and hold it by side while R fist strikes forward on a descending line.
31a	Step Forward and ward-off	Shang Pu Peng	Filling R foot, turn toes of L foot lightly to L. Fill L foot. Open R fist and ward off forward. Step forward with R foot. See earlier explanations of this and subsequent movements (Roll Back, Press, Push and Single Whip.
32	Fair Lady Works at Shuttles, R (1)	Yu Nu Ch'uan So, Yu	Draw body back, fill R leg, turn on L heel as far as possible to R and fill. Body turns with foot to R. End facing North-East. Draw back L hand and put it under R armpit. Open R 'hook hand' and turn the palm outward. Draw back R foot slightly and fill it. Take full step to the NE with L foot and fill L. At same time slide L hand, palm in, up along R forearm, and then turn it outward for protection. Press your R palm forward in a pushing motion while your R knee is stretched slightly to add impetus.
33	Fair Lady Works at Shuttles, L (2)	Yu Nu Ch'uan Suo	Draw body back, turn L toes in as far as possible. Turn R palm up, and put it under L elbow. Now turn body 180 deg to R, taking long step further R with R foot. Your R foot now points NW. Bend R leg and fill. (repeat rest of para 32)
33a	Fair Lady Works at Shuttles (3)	Yu Nu Ch'uan Suo	Draw back your body, fill L foot. Now turn L palm up, and put under R elbow, and fill R. Turn 90 deg to L (SW), and take one step forward with L foot. The rest is as for para 32.
	Fair Lady Works at Shuttles (4)	Yu Nu Ch'uen Suo	Draw back body, fill R leg. At same time turn L toes inward to R as far as you can. Shift weight back to L foot, turn body 270 deg to R (SE) and take one step forward with R foot. The rest is as before.
	Grasp Sparrow's Tail, ward off, roll back, press, push and single whip squatting down	Lan Ch'uceh Wei, P'eng, Lu, Chi, An, Tan Pien Hsia Shih	As before
34	Step forward to seven Stars of the Dipper	Shang Pu Ch'I Hsing	As body rises, fill L foot. Take onehalf a step forward with R foot, only toes touching the ground - no weight. Open R 'hook' hand, and carry it forward with R foot. When hand is in front of the chest, clench both hands into fists and join them at the wrists, L hand inside, R hand outside.
35	Step back and Ride the Tiger	T'ui Pu K'ua hu	Draw back R leg one full step and fill it. Take a half step back with L foot, only toes touching ground. At same time fists are opened, and R hand circles R and is held by R shoulder, forearm vertical. After opening L fist, brush it over L knee.
36	Turn Body and sweep lotus with leg	Chuan Shen Pai Lien T'ui	Stretching your L arm further to L, circle R hand to L waist. While L heel is raised, raise R heel slightly and turn body a complete 360 deg to R, weight remaining in R foot. R foot is still on its toes. Both arms are slightly extended froward and aligned to shoulders. Now shift weight to L leg and raise R leg in a circle, and carry it from L to R horizontally, lightly touching the two palms. Do not straighten leg.
37	Bend the Bow, Shoot the Tiger	Wan Kung She Hu	Lower R foot to point NW. Move both hands together, R palm out, L palm in, to R. When R hand reaches ear, L hand is directly in front of L chest, and at this time both hands are made into fists. The spaces between thumb and index finger of each hand face each other.
37a	, deflect downward, Intercept and punch, withdraw and push.	Chin Pu Pan Lan Ch'ui, Ju feng Szu Pi, Shih Tzu Shou	Raise L foot and place few inches to rear, pointing SW. Then repeat Posture 14. Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry, and Puch, in same direction.
37b	Withdraw and push	Ju Feng Szu Pi	Repeat 15. Withdraw and Push, in same direction.
37c	Crossing Hands		Repeat Posture 16.
37d	Conclusion	Ho T'ai-chi	Relax, separate arms, open your hands, and lower to the side of the thighs. Following the dropping of hands, the legs are straightened as in stage 2. Weight is balanced.