Video: How to Do the Crane Stance | Shaolin Kung Fu by Howcast. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Crane stance stands on one leg with the other knee raised, building balance, hip strength and focus.
3 key details
- Support knee slightly bent.
- Raised thigh at hip height.
- Eyes fixed on a point.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 3:00Holds each side
- 2:00Crane with arm forms
- 3:00Transitions
- 2:00Hip stretch
Safety
Practice near a wall at first.
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.
