Form 32: Ma Bu Kao (Lean in Horse Stance)

This form is so named because it is performed with the left arm and body thrust supported by a half horse stance. Tai chi is traditional chinese martial arts, there are also kung fu clothing specially designed for it.

Detailed Explanation
Lower limbs: Step left forward with the left foot; transfer weight leftward to form a half horse stance. Upper limbs: Turn the left arm inward before the right abdomen, with the hand closed, and thrust the fist to the left side of the body until it stops before the left knee, with the palm side of fist facing inward and the fist surface facing downward; move the right palm from the right side of the body via the ear side to help the left arm thrust forward, with the palm facing left and fingers clinging to the inside of the left forearm; turn the upper part of the body slightly to left and keep it straight and centered, eyes looking left forward.

Key Point
Step forward with the left foot, with the heel landing first, and transfer weight forward to form into a half horse stance in which two feet stand at an angle below 90 degrees, the crotch is kept round and the right knee buckles inward.