One-Armed Wushu Whip Chain Hops

This video shows how to do one-armed wushu whip chain hops. The one-armed wushu whip chain hop is basically an easier version of the bottom hop. The bottom hop is more difficult because only your bottom is allowed to touch the ground and you can't use your hands or your feet to push yourself off the ground. Click here, for more wushu whip chain videos and don't forget to check out the animated whipchain section.

Execution

• Lie down sideways (like in the landing position of the flying wushu cross-leg kick) and swing your wushu whip parallel to the ground (to the left). The right leg is pretty much extended and the left legs is bent and under the right leg (see video).
• After a few circles, swing your whip down to the floor and lift your legs over the chain. You can push yourself off with your left hand and the balls of your feet.
• Then lift your left hand so that you whip can pass.
• The first time you try this, it's ok if you swing your wushu whip back over-head after the first circle.
• Once you are comfortable with this movement, try to do 10 to 20 circle in a row. (without swinging the chain over head in-between)

Advice

• Stand up with a wushu kip up or a spin up after the last hop.
• Do a flying side kick with crash landing or a flying wushu cross-leg kick, land on your side and then do one-armed whip chain hops.
• Also try the bottom hop, which is a bit more difficult.

Performance

• In this Video: Feng Jia Bin - Song Jiang Wushu School
• Expertise: External Qigong, Traditional Wushu, Traditional Styles & Weapons
• Coach: Feng Jia Bin
• Taped by: Mavi

Suggestions

• Flip Throw
• Flying Wushu Cross-Leg Kick
• Wushu Kip Up
• Wushu Spin Up
• Full Turning Back Circle
• Shoulder Arm Swing
• Bottom Hops
• Animated Whipchain Section