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Cat Stance - Wushu
The cat or empty stance ( xu
bu ) is one of the 5 basic wushu stances.
This instruction shows how the cat stance is done in the modern wushu
styles:
Longfist, Bradsword, Straightsword, Staff and Spear.
In other styles
like Nanquan, Taiji, Bagua etc. the cat stance is performed slightly
different.
Find more wushu instructions at wushu main.
Technical description: Cat Stance - Wushu
- This is an instruction for a right cat stance.
- Stand on your right leg and bend it a bit more than 90 degrees, so that the thigh is horizontal and the knee is slightly in
front of the foot. Because the heel of the right leg should not be elevated, this stance requires some calf flexibility.
- The left leg is bent a little bit and the big toe touches the floor.
Please don't forget that the front leg doesn't carry any of the weight.
The foot touches the floor without pressure at all.
- Knees closed slightly.
- Keep your spine straight and lean slightly forward, but not too far. ( the weight is not supposed to rest on the front leg )
Trainer advice: Cat Stance - Wushu
- Learn the 5 stances form
- Try to hold the cat stance for 30 seconds
Keep practicing until you can stay in a cat stance for 3 minutes
Some practicioners of traditional styles can hold the cat stance for 15 minutes and more.
- Practice the cat stance in front of a mirror.
- Do one legged cat stance squats to strengthen your quadriceps.
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