Wushu Empty Stance - Video Instruction

This video shows how to do a wushu empty stance (also called cat stance). In Chinese (Mandarin) this is called "Xu Bu" lit: Empty Stance. The empty stance is one of the 5 basic wushu stances. Once you know the 5 basic stances you should learn the 5 stances form. Also check out the animated wushu section or go back to wushu videos main.

Execution

• The empty stance is the most difficult basic wushu stance, because you have to hold all your weight on one leg (which is bent 90 degrees)
• This stance requires some calf flexibility and hamstring strength. If your calves are not flexible enough, you will not be able to perform a low empty stance without elevating your heel. BTW, elevating the heel of the standing leg is wrong technique.
• The front leg is slightly bent and the tip of the toe can touch the floor, but the front leg must not carry any weight.
• Keep your upper body straight and look straight forward.
• For a more detailed instruction check out the animated empty stance instruction.

Advice

• Stretch your calves and strengthen your thighs.
• Strength exercise: Try to do 10 to 20 empty stance squats. Make sure you don't help with the front leg.
• 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

• Animated Empty Stance Lesson
• Wushu Horse Stance - Ma Bu
• Wushu Bow Stance - Gong Bu
• Wushu Flat Stance - Pu Bu
• Wushu Rest Stance - Xie Bu
• 5 Stances Form - Wu Bu Quan
• Smash Punch - Za Quan
• Wushu Animated

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