Wushu Flat Stance - Video Instruction

This video shows how to do a wushu flat stance (also know as drop stance). In Chinese (Mandarin) this is called "Pu Bu". The flat stance is one of the 5 basic wushu stances. Once you know how to do the flat stance, you should learn the wushu chuan zhang mini-form and then the 5 stances form. Also check out the animated wushu section or go back to wushu videos main.

Execution

• Your feet should be parallel and about 2 shoulder widths apart. Keeping the front foot parallel is kinda difficult at the beginning. That's why you should stretch your ankles for this wushu stance.
• Don't elevate your heels.
• Try to go as low as possible - The flat stance is the lowest basic wushu stance.
• The front leg has to be fully extended.
• Keep your upper body straight and look straight forward. Don't round your back.
• Try to hold your wushu flat stance for about 20 seconds.
• For a more detailed instruction check out the animated wushu flat stance instruction.

Advice

• The lower the better.
• Avoid the flat stances if you are recovering from an ankle injury.
• Learn the chuan zhang mini-form.
• Learn the 5 stances form.

Performance

• In this Video: Lv Peng Cheng - Song Jiang Wushu School
• Team: School Team 1 - Song Jiang Wushu School
• Coach: Wang Guang Ming
• Taped by: Mavi

Suggestions

• Detailed Wushu Flat Stance Lesson
• Wushu Horse Stance - Ma Bu
• Spear Palm - Chuan Zhang
• 5 Stances Form - Wu Bu Quan
• Wushu Arm Circle with Floor Slap - Luan Bi Pai Di
• Wushu Main

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