Bow Stance - Wushu

The bow stance ( in chinese: gong bu ) is one of the 5 basic wushu stances.
This instruction shows how the bow stance is done in the modern wushu styles:
Longfist, Bradsword, Straightsword, Staff and Spear.
In other styles like Nanquan, Taiji, Bagua etc. the bow stance is performed differently.
Find more wushu instructions at wushu main.

 

 

Technical description: Bow Stance - Wushu

• The feet are in one line and a bit more than 3 shoe sizes apart.
  The front foot points straight forward and the back foot is twisted away about 45 degrees.
  Both heels have to stay on the floor.
• The back leg is totally extended and the front leg is bent 90 degrees, so that the lower leg is vertical and the thigh is horizontal.
• Don't extend your hips.
• Keep your upper body upright, head high and shoulders low & slightly pulled back.
  Look straight forward. ( view: horizontal )

 

 

Trainer advice: Bow Stance - Wushu

• Learn the 5 stances form
• Try to hold the bow stance for 30 seconds
  Keep practicing until you can stay in a bow stance for 3 minutes
  Some practicioners of traditional styles can hold the bow stance for 30 minutes and more.
• Practice the bow stance in front of a mirror.

 

 

Related instructions: Bow Stance - Wushu

• BARBELL BOWSTEPS - LEG STRENGTH
• HORSE STANCE ( ma bu )
• CAT STANCE ( xu bu )
• FLAT STANCE ( pu bu )
• REST STANCE ( xie bu )
• OLD STANCES INSTRUCTION FROM 2006
• KARATE

 

 

Videos: Bow Stance - Wushu

• Bow Stance
• 5 Stances Form

 

 

 

 

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