Sanda Fighting Stance - Video
This video shows how to do a sanda (chin. kickboxing) fighting stance. The fighting stance is the first thing everybody learns in sanda. Once you are comfortable with the fighting stance, learn how to move forward and backwards, and then the basic punches and kicks. For more information about sanda (also: San Shou) check out the animated sanda section or click here for more sanda videos.
Execution
- Most right handlers stand with the left foot forward. This way your right hand is your back hand. The back hand is always stronger because you have more distance, which you can use to build up power, and it's easier to use hip and leg movements to make your punch even stronger. Some people believe that right handlers should use their right hand as lead hand (front hand) in order to make both punches likewise strong. At the end it's up to you. Anyway, most people stand in a left lead position (left foot and hand in front)
- Stand on the balls of your feet, yet keep your heels pretty close to the floor. It's harder to keep balance if you lift your heels too much. If your heels actually rest on the floor, you will not be able to change direction very fast. The heel of the front leg can touch (but not rest on) the floor.
- Distance between feet: 1.5 to 2 shoulder widths.
- Keep your upper body pretty vertical and round your back a little. Keep your center of gravity low, but not too low. If you bend your knees too much, again, you will not be able to change direction fast enough. Both legs should carry the same amount of weight. Don't bend forward or back. Stay balanced.
- Both knees should be slightly bent.
- Bend your head down to your chest a little and look straight forward. Don't bend you head sideways or up. Always look with your entire head (keep eyes straight - no eye movement allowed)
- Don't extend your elbows more than 90 degrees and keep your fists close to your head. If you extend your elbows too much your opponent will know that you don't know how to put a lot of power into your punches. Therefore he will expect you to be a kicker and not be afraid of your upper body at all. If you are sure your opponent will not attack you with a hook punch to right side of your head, you can lower your right hand in order to grab his kicks and throw him. However, the idea is to protect the right side of the head with your right hand and the left side with your left shoulder. You may elevate your left shoulder a little (But not too much). The shoulders should be relaxed.
Advice
- Practice your fighting stance in front of a mirror or ask your coach to correct you.
- Once you are comfortable with the sanda fighting stance, learn how to move forward and backwards.
- This video shows how to do a left lead fighting stance in sanda. For a right lead stance, do the whole thing the other way around.
Performance
- In this Video: Li Xin - Song Jiang Wushu School
- Team: Sanda 1 Team - Song Jiang Wushu School
- Coach: Zhou Zhang Yong
- Taped by: Mavi
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