Steemit Kung Fu Lesson # 3 Learning Kung Fu, The Bow Stance Also Called The Bow And Arrow Stance

In today's lesson you will learn the Bow And Arrow stance. Here is the best explanation of the stance as stated on Wiki.

Gong Bu (弓步) Translated as "bow stance", Gong Bu is also known as "Deng Shan Bu" (mountain-climbing stance) or "Gong Jian Bu" (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 Ma Bu; starting in Ma Bu, the hind leg steps forward and turns while the front leg stays in the same position. In northern styles, the toe points forward. The given weighting is 70% on the front foot and 30% on the rear.

Here are a few videos for you to follow:

Video of the Bow And Arrow Stance drill I teach my students.

The hardest part for my students is to keep the back toe turned toward the front and the transition from side to side focusing on using the heel.

I hope you all enjoyed this lesson. Be sure to stay tuned for the next one :)
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