This question has been with me for a while, and when I thought I found the answer, something (or rather someone!) else always manage to prove otherwise.
I've been doing various styles just because I happen to be in the location and that teacher of a particular style happens to be there. After speaking to many teachers, this fundamental question seems to elude me. The direction of the lower spine.
Chen style seems to have a lower spine slightly facing backward (buttocks slightly sticking out) whereas Yang style and Sun style seems to make sure it's tucked in. The theory (normal reference is Wong Zong Yue) seems to be in favour of the post-Chen styles due to the straight spine alignment. But looking at Chen Xiao Wang, there is no doubt that his method is very effective. Maybe someone on the internet can enlighten me?
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It is my understanding that with the CXW method, the goal is to elongate the spine (like other methods), however there is also and emphasis on keeping the lower spine natural. One thing I've noticed is the slightly forward inclination of the spine which results in an elongated, straightened spine and it appears to be natural (ie.. not tucked).
In this regard, the spine is still straight, just not perpendicular to the ground. Maybe it's a wu thing where the goal is to have the spine aligned with the rear foot? not sure.. but just my own thoughts
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