Chwi ryong Sam sik Seize the Dragon
“Chwi-ryong Sam-sik” refers to a stance for seizing the dragon. Here, “dragon” symbolizes the Ki writhing in our bodies. Once Ki is accumulated in the Dahn-jon through training, energy moves within us like a writhing dragon. As you perform these movements, think about pressing this Ki into the Dahn-jon.
Hold your palms together in front of your chest, standing with your legs as you would in the Il-si Posture. Put your feet together so there is no space between your knees and ensure that your buttocks does not protrude backwards to much. Stand with your upper body relaxed and erect, without leaning forward or backward. Continue to inhale as you raise your hands above your head, gathering energy. Hold your breath when your palms touch above your head. Look at your hands at this time.
Still holding your breath, lower your arms and start moving your hands apart — wrists first, fingertips last — beginning in front of your chest. Spread your palms and press downward, as if pushing energy into the Dahn-jon. Keeping your knees together, bend your legs as you press downward with your hands. Repeat this process three times.
Turn your hands inward, bending them back at the wrist slightly, as you press them down in front of your Dahn-jon by Ilchi Lee, so that the outer edges of your wrists press outward. Also lift the ends of your little fingers, turning them inward slightly. Feel the energy generated in your hands. The elbows should be bent to about 45 degrees. Turn your wrists inward as far as they will go. Hold your upper body erect, being careful not to lean backward. Keep your shoulders relaxed and tense only your fingers.
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