Tai Chi Colorado Springs Boxing Association
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Tai Chi Basic Stances
Traditional Horse Stance (Wuji Stance)
Traditional Horse Stance (Wuji Stance)
-Sink weight to bubbling well point on bottom of feet, do not extend knees over toes, Weight is distributed 50% (R)-50% (L) , it does not matter how far you sink (squat) down.
______________________________________________________________Traditional Forward Stance (Front Stance)
Traditional Forward Stance (Front Stance, Hill Climbing Stance)
-Never fully extend back leg, never extend front knee over toe, weight distribution is 70%-80% on front leg and 30%-20% on back leg, keep back straight do not lean, sink weight to bubbling well point on bottoms of feet.
______________________________________________________________Traditional Backward Stance (Back Stance)
Traditional Backward Stance (Back, Hill Descending Stance)
-Never fully extend front leg, weight distribution is 70%-80% on back leg and 30%-20% on front leg, keep back straight do not lean, sink weight to bubbling well point on bottoms of feet.
______________________________________________________________Traditional Cat Stance (False Stance)
Traditional Cat Stance (False Stance)
-Weight Distribution is 90% on back leg and 10% on front leg with only front legs toes touching the ground
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Traditional 7 Star Stance
Traditional 7 Star Stance
-Weight Distribution is 90% on back leg and 10% on front leg with only front legs heel touching the ground.
______________________________________________________________Traditional Snake Stance (Low Stance)
Traditional Snake Stance (Low Stance)
-Sink as low to the ground as comfortably possible
______________________________________________________________Traditional Golden Rooster On One Leg Stance (Crane Stance)
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Traditional Twist Stance
