Fifth Position Hands are held in front of the solar plexus in a ‘roof’ shape, similar to position two. Hold the hands about foot and a half to two feet in front of the solar plexus, keeping the elbows down and relaxed. The ‘roof’ angle is less acute than in the second position. An easy way to find the correct position is to take up the basic Iron shirt l position with the hands at solar plexus level about two feet in front. From this position simply turn your inward facing palms and hands to face at an angle to the ground. Then following the movements described in basic structure, bring the earths force up through your body. As your heart expands and you torque the tendons from the ankles up, move the arms away from your body about a foot keeping the arm structure at the original height (solar plexus). At the same time direct your visual focus and mental awareness to the pinky fingers while also tensing them slightly to charge them with Chi. Feel the earths force pulse into your finger tendons with emphasis on the pinky fingers.
Fig. 20 Fifth Position
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