Video: Kung Fu Low Stance Training | Flexibility & Strength for Deep Transitions by Богдан Бортник. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Moving between bow, horse and cat stances at low height builds the leg strength and smooth transitions kung fu forms demand.
3 key details
- Stay at the same low height through each transition.
- Pivot on the heels and balls of the feet smoothly.
- Keep the spine upright.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Bow stance holds
- 2:00Horse stance holds
- 3:00Bow-horse transitions
- 2:00Bow-horse-cat flow
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Rise higher if your knees complain.
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.
