The Ten Basic Stances Need For Martial Arts

Part 2

In the Early Stages of the martial arts, ten basic positions are important for learning KungFu.

The Uses Of Ten Basic Stances
1. These positions are very useful for learning kung fu lessons.
2. These positions are also useful while fighting, punching and very helpful for activities like kicking.
3. All of these positions are useful for increasing Strength and Balance.

1. HORSE STANCE
First, you need to stand up straight with your legs together.
The second step is to stand with the left leg open to the left.
Third, bend your knees slightly and sit in a chair position. Your body should be straight while doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

BENEFITS: Doing this position will give you the right balance and strengthen the hips well.

2. FORWARD STANCE
First, bring both legs together and stand straight.
Second, move the left leg forward, and then stand in a forward position.
Third, bend your left leg slightly. At the same time, your right leg should be down. Your body should be straight when doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on another side (Right) as well.

BENEFITS: Doing this position will give you the right balance and strengthen the hips well. Not only that but this position also will be of great help to you when fighting.

3. CAT STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
Second, move your left leg slightly forward and stand with your right feet flat on the floor. At the same time, the heel should be lifted above.
Third, the knees of the left and right legs should be slightly bent and in a downward position. Your body should be straight when doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS: Practicing this position will help you to balance your back foot and increase your strength. This position will greatly help you to attack with your front legs while fighting.

4. CROSS STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
Second, the left leg should go with the back of the right foot and the feet of the left foot should touch the ground. After that, the heel of the left foot needs to be lifted.
Third, bend your knees slightly. Your body should be straight while doing this. Both your hands should be on both sides of your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS : Practicing this position will not only strengthen your legs and whole body well but also this position is very helpful for the downward attacking system.

5. CROUCH STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
The second is to bring the right leg to the right and stand triangular.
Third, bend the knees of the right leg slightly and stand in a bent position. Your body should be straight when doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS: It is better to do this position on both sides. Practicing this position will strengthen your legs and your whole body, and fight without it. Helps to tap opponents' legs well while sparing.

6. KNEEL STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
The second step is to lift the heel of your right foot upwards.
Third, bend your knees slightly. Your body should be straight while doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS: Practicing this position will strengthen you well below the knee and also be effective to increase balance below the knee.

7. ONE FOOT STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
The second is to lift the right leg and bend the knee. Your body should be straight when doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS: Practicing this position will help you to strengthen your one leg balance, but also be very helpful for foot attack mode when fighting.

8. X-STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
In The Second step, you need to move your right leg to the back of the left leg. Legs should be X-shaped.
Third, bend your knees slightly and lower yourself to the floor. Finally, when you are in this position your two legs should be slightly bent. Your body should be straight while doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It’s always better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS: Exercising this position will strengthen your legs and whole body as well.

9. TIGER STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
The second is to move your left leg forward.
Third, bend the right knee at the back so that the knee rests on the floor. Your body should be straight while doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS: Practicing this position will benefit the attack method as it bends down.

10. ONE LEG SITTING STANCE
First bring both legs together and stand up straight.
Second, lift your right leg and place it on top of the left leg.
The third is to bend the knee of the left leg and look like you are in a chair. Your body should be straight when doing this. Both your hands should be on your hips at the same time.

It is better to do this position on both sides.

BENEFITS: Practicing this position will enhance the optimal balance of one of your legs.

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