Horse Stance - Wushu
The horse stance ( in chinese: ma bu ) is one of the 5 basic
wushu stances.
This instruction shows how the horse stance is done in the modern wushu
styles:
Longfist, Bradsword, Straightsword, Staff and Spear.
In other styles
like Nanquan, Taiji, Bagua etc. the horse stance is performed differently.
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Technical description: Horse Stance - Wushu
- Stand with your feet about 3 shoe sizes ( or 2
shoulder widths ) apart and
keep your feet parallel.
- Sit down like if you would sit on a horse so that your thighs are horizontal.
- The knees should not be forced inwards or outwards. ( see illustration above )
- Keep your upper body straight and pretty vertical. Don't lean forward too much.
- Look straight forward. ( view: horizontal )
- Keep your shoulders low and pulled slightly back. Fists on the hips. Upper arms parallel.
Trainer advice: Horse Stance - Wushu
- Learn the 5 stances form
- Try to hold the horse stance for 30 seconds
Keep practicing until you can stay in a horse stance for 3 minutes
Some practicioners of traditional styles can hold the horse stance for 30 minutes and more.
- Practice the horse stance in front of a mirror.
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