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Cat Stance Balance Drill

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Video: How to use traditional #kungfu in #fighting: the cat stance works. Episode 3 by Dragon Gate Academy. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Cat stance puts most weight on the back leg with the front foot light. Builds balance and control.

3 key details

  • 90% weight on the back leg.
  • Front toes touch lightly.
  • Spine upright.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Hold left
  2. 2:00Hold right
  3. 2:00Transitions
  4. 2:00Cat stance kicks
  5. 2:00Stretch
Safety

Lower stance gradually.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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