Yiquan Poem 4

Here is number 4 in the series.

Translated by Professor Chang Shao Quan and Heron Beecham. Reproduced here with permission.

4.

Use intention so that a trace is left at the wrist from the deep pool of the eyes;

Stretch your strength horizontally when you are going to attack straight ahead.

All movements easy or adverse, unusual or complex must be harmonised;

The 'spirit beam' of the entire self needs strong intensity to radiate further.