Super cool, pazman. Thanks for getting this rolling!
I just learned this form from Shi Yantuo. It was the first time I was exposed to it, so I don't really know much about it beyond the movements. I'm not sure how many roads I have but will review the vids later to figure that out. I really like it and it has become part of my daily regimen, right after my baduanjin. It's very Taiji-like, and I've been meaning to get more internal.
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Withered Tree in Qing Era Shaolin
An image of Withered Tree Entwines Roots from the Qing. This appears in Shaolin Luohan Short Strikes. It is also a part of the training of Mantis Kung Fu
Withered Tree Entwines its Roots
First Round; Rhinoceros gazes at the moon push both hands
Rhinoceros gazes at the moon push both hands.
Turn your body twist your waist step in front of your chest.
With a stealing step and wrapping hook lean against your knee.
Pull in your elbows when entering and exiting.
Turning requires the strength of both legs.
Raise the qi and collect the breath in your mouth.
枯樹盤根式
第一回犀牛望月推雙掌
犀牛望月推雙手,
翻身扭腰胸前走,
偷步纏勾偏單膝,
一出一入積雙肘,
還轉須用兩腿力,
提气呼吸收在口。