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A stance is a body position that is designed to achieve certain goals such as creating greater stability or improving movement.

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Trouble keeping heel down during katas

If it's during a specific stance, without any real movement, try standing higher in that stance and move in and out of it slower. As you get more used to it, you can stand lower and increase speed. … You need to pivot on your foot for a decent punch, and depending on the stance, that pivot will make your heel go up. …
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What are basic kung fu stances?

Ma bu gets referred to as horse stance alot here. Gong bu is basically a standard attack stance. Pu bu is a bit less basic, but is great for flexibility and balance. … Aside from ma bu, gong bu and pu bu, there's also cat stance (mao bu or xu bu). …
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Leaning out of axis

Answering my own question... Oh geez... The past few days I've noticed some things during day to day office life, which can be helpful, and is very, very simple. When walking, I tend to walk fast. Wh …
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Which will be the best style for kung fu for self defense for a weak person?

Protecting yourself from bullying has more to do about confidence than about martial arts. Learning martial arts will raise your confidence, but coming across as unsure and uncertain, even if you're a …
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Leaning out of axis

Cat stance and the likes are no problem. When moving from one stance to another where I have to do those, then stretch my leg out, I lean over. Same with doing kicks. … Get into stance A. Check the mirror. Correct where necessary. Move into stance B. Check the mirror. Correct where necessary. …
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