Natural Stance

[marvin8]

The trick is to have a ton of different stances you always transition through.

Sure but the transition from stance to stance is where the magic is. For example, Tai Chi Chuan is not about stance it’s about transitioning correctly, this is why most people can’t use it at all. It’s not enough to know the choreography, the transition is where the rubber meets the road.

Agree. Similar to tai chi push hands, you transition from "stance" to "stance" per the opponent's movement. You are in perpetual motion, not stuck in any one position (stance). Your alignment and balance (stance) should allow you to issue (e.g., push, punch) at any moment.

 

[Taiji Rebel]

Sure but the transition from stance to stance is where the magic is. For example, Tai Chi Chuan is not about stance it’s about transitioning correctly, this is why most people can’t use it at all. It’s not enough to know the choreography, the transition is where the rubber meets the road.

Yes, movement is key. Fluid transitions in the moment. Simple and effective.

 

[Taiji Rebel]

Agree. Similar to tai chi push hands, you transition from "stance" to "stance" per the opponent's movement. You are in perpetual motion, not stuck in any one position (stance). Your alignment and balance (stance) should allow you to issue (e.g., push, punch) at any moment.

Boxing has been the most fun for footwork. In the sweet science you can spend entire sessions playing in the ring. I have never had the same experience in Karate, Aikido, Wing Chun or Taijiquan. Boxing has always been the most natural fit and most enjoyable practice in my martial arts experiences. Over time we all end up creating our unique blend of martial arts, unless we are completely locked into following one particular style and teacher. Boxing encourages you to play around with stances and footwork which best suit your individual body types, it less restrictive than the more traditional martial arts.

 

[Kung Fu Wang]

The trick is to have a ton of different stances you always transition through.

You may have 2 different sets of stances depending on whether you move forward, or you circle around your opponent.

Forward movement:

3-7 stance -> 4-6 stance -> bow-arrow stance -> monkey stance -> side cat stance -> empty stance -> 3-7 stance -> repeat ...

 

[Taiji Rebel]

You may have 2 different sets of stances depending on whether you move forward, or you circle around your opponent.

Forward movement:

3-7 stance -> 4-6 stance -> bow-arrow stance -> monkey stance -> side cat stance -> empty stance -> 3-7 stance -> repeat ...

What is the application for the movement pattern in the video?

 

[Buka]

When faced with actual violence (that you get to see coming) you'll probably go into your most reliable body position, including your stance.

Hopefully, anyway.

 

[Kung Fu Wang]

What is the application for the movement pattern in the video?

To move in from a kicking rang into a punching range.

- Start from right leg forward 3-7 stance.
- Advance right leg forward to 4-6 stance.
- Shift weight forward to bow-arrow stance.
- Forward back left leg to monkey stance.
- Forward back left leg to side cat stance.
- ...

 

[Taiji Rebel]

To move in from a kicking rang into a punching range.

- Start from right leg forward 3-7 stance.
- Advance right leg forward to 4-6 stance.
- Shift weight forward to bow-arrow stance.
- Forward back left leg to monkey stance.
- Forward back left leg to side cat stance.
- ...

It is difficult for me to see, but I will take your word for it!

 

[Kung Fu Wang]

When faced with actual violence (that you get to see coming) you'll probably go into your most reliable body position, including your stance.

Hopefully, anyway.

The best stance is a stance that you can spring from it - a ready to kick stance.