Video: Horse Stance Punching 101 by National School of Martial Arts (NSMA). Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Punching from horse stance develops endurance and rooted power.
3 key details
- Stay low while punching.
- Pull the fist back to the hip.
- Exhale on each punch.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance
- 2:00Slow punches
- 2:00Moderate pace
- 2:00Fast punches
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Rise if knees hurt.
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.
