Wushu Stances
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There are several primary stances in Chinese Martial Arts. These are,
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[edit] The Horse Stance
The Horse Stance begins with the feet one legs length apart. The feet are parallel, straight forward, and the knees are bent at 90 degrees. The torso sinks down as if following a plum line and the sacrum curves forward and in.(Or arch)
[edit] The Bow Stance
Also called "bow and arrow" stance. The lead foot is pointed straight ahead, with the lead leg bent slightly. The trailing foot is angled outward at a 45 degree angle, with the heel lined up with the heel of the leading foot. The trailing leg can be held straight or slightly bent. The result is a "lunging" pose. In southern styles the toe is if it had stayed in mabu; you start in mabu, the hind leg steps forward and turns while the front leg stays in the same position. In northern styles, they toe points forward.
[edit] Cross Stance
[edit] Drop Stance
[edit] Empty Stance
Similar to the "empty" or "cat" stances found in other martial arts.
