Chiao's

IMPORTANT!

1. Have in your mind when performing a Chiao, how loose is my hand how tight is my arm.
2. Always maintain an action angle when performing the Chiao pathways, this will avoid hyperextending the limb's causing injury.
3. The path descriptions below refer to the path between the Chiao's static position to the next Chiao's static position.

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Yin Pa

Static Position

1. Image 2, Line 1, Hoi (shoulders) forward.
2. Image 1 and 2, Line 2, the forearms are out and down on 45° angles; this also shows the Yin of the Forearm facing up.
3. Image 1, Lines 3, both elbows will be about a fist distance from the rib cage.
4. The hand will be using a Hook Hand, with the palm facing forward.

Path

1. Start in Yin Pa static position.
2. Maintain the Hook Hand shape throughout the path.
3. The hand comes outward and upward in a circular motion sweeping across the face.
4. The hand then heads out on a 45° angle forming what is known as the horses head.
5. The hand then comes around and down past the groyne area in a half circle motion.
6. Then push back out to end in a Yin Pa static position.

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Yang Pa

Static Position

1. Image 4, Line 1, Hoi (shoulders) forward.
2. Image 3 and 4, Line 2, the forearms are out and down on 45° angles; this also shows the Yang of the Forearm facing up.
3. Image 3, Lines 3, both elbows will be about a fist distance from the rib cage.
4. The hand will be using a Ginger Fist.

Path

1. Start in Yang Pa static position.
2. Form a Cup Open Hand.
3. As you rotate the shoulder forward, start to scoop slightly down to about the groyne level.
4. Then start to bring the hand up the centre line of the body until the palm of the hand is facing the face.
5. As you rotate the shoulder back, the hand will roll around to face 180° in the opposite direction while forming a Ginger Fist.
6. The hand pulls down until the forearm is parallel to the floor.
7. The hand then pushes out
8. End in a Yang Pa static position.

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Yin Saye

Static Position

1. Image 6, Line 1, Hoi (shoulders) back.
2. Image 6, Line 2, the Yin of the Forearm will be facing up.
3. Image 6, Line 3, the elbow is pushed back behind you until the forearm is parallel to the floor.
4. The hand will be using a Rams Head Fist.
5. Image 5, Line 4, the fist is tucked in close to the rib cage.

Path

1. Start in Yin Saye static position.
2. Form a Cup Open Hand.
3. As you rotate the shoulder forward, start to reach down to the ground to about the groyne level with the Yin of the Fist facing forward.
4. Then grab a Rams Head Fist.
5. Draw the hand up the centre line to the Du Chi.
6. Then begin to create a forearm diameter Yang Circle up past the face.
7. Once you reach a 12 o'clock position with the forearm, you will start to pull the elbow back behind you.
8. End in a Yin Saye static position.

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Yang Gau

Static Position

1. Image 11, Line 1, the Yin of the Forearm is facing outward, Yang of the Forearm facing in.
2. Image 12, Line 2, Hoi (shoulders) forward.
3. Image 12, Line 3, the arm is pushed forward, so the elbows are at about the level of the forehead.
4. Image 12, Line 4, the forearm and the Flat Open Hand should create an invisible line the targets the throat of Nan Da

Path

1. Start in Yang Gau static position.
2. Form a Cup Open Hand.
3. Drop the elbow down toward the rib cage while the hand flows around a ball shape in front of the face and chest.
4. Once the hand reaches the groyne level, the palm of the hand will be facing up, start to push the hand out on a 45° angle away from the body.
5. Once the hand is extended out in front of the body roll the hand over 180° so you are looking at the back of the hand.
6. Then draw the elbow back
7. End in a Yang Gau static position.

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Yin Hoi

Static Position

1. Image 13 and 14, Line 1, Flat Open Hand seeking up and out on a 45° angle.
2. Image 13 and 14, Line 1 Flat Open Hand lines up with the forearm.
3. Image 13, Line 2, elbows are in as close as possible together.
4. Image 14, Line 3, Hoi (shoulders) forward.
5. Image 14, Line 4, the Yin of the Forearm is facing up.

Path

1. Start in Yin Hoi static position.
2. Roll the hand over so the Yin of the Hand is facing downward.
3. Move the forearm in a Yang Circle until you reach 6 o'clock.
4. Start to scoop the hand out on a 45° angle towards the opposite side.
5. Then continue the Yang circle.
6. End in a Yin Hoi static position.

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Yin Ghe

Static Position

1. Image 17, Line 1, the Yang of the Forearms are facing in towards each other.
2. Image 17, Circle 2, shows a Rams Head Fist with the Yin of the Fist facing in towards the throat.
3. Image 18, Line 3, Hoi (shoulders) forward.
4. Image 18, Line 4, the Yin of the Forearm is facing out.

Path

1. Start in Yin Ghe static position.
2. Reach out in front of you with while rolling the Grabbing Hand over.
3. The Yin of the Forearm should be facing outward, so the thumb is facing the ground.
4. Grasp the Grabbing Hand.
5. Pull and roll the arm back in.
6. To end in a Yin Ghe static position.

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Yang Hsia

Static Position

1. Image 23, Circle 1, shows the ball shape formed by the Cup Open Hands.
2. Image 23, Lines 2, both elbows will be about a fist distance from the rib cage.
3. Image 24, Line 3, Hoi (shoulders) forward.
4. Image 24, Line 4, show the hands are out in front and the Yang of the Forearm is facing up.

Path

1. Start in Yang Hsia static position.
2. Roll the hand over in an Yang Circle direction so the palm of the hand is facing up.
3. Drop the hand down and out to the side in a Yin Circle.
4. Continue the Yin Circle for a full circle.
5. To end in a Yang Hsia static position.

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