What is the name of this certain Martial arts crouch/pose?

joey f · 10-19-2009, 04:04 AM

This crouch is one where you bend a knee and go down on it, not letting it touch the ground, only so that it is underneath you supporting your weight. All the while, your other leg is straight out to the side. Hint: I saw Beyonce doing it on her Single Ladies video if that helps.

I do this pose all of the time while practicing my martial arts and flexibility, but I don't know what it is called. I've seen plenty of other peole doing it in pics and movies. If you could help me cool!

addblades@sbcglobal.net · 10-20-2009, 04:01 AM

pretty sure its from the northern kung fu style.. it may be praying mantis stance, pretty sure thats it

jwbulldogs · 10-21-2009, 04:01 AM

I believe you are referring to a cat stance. However, you should also have your rear leg bent too. Many people make the mistake of not have the rear leg bent.

http://kickboxing-haryana.blogspot.com/2009/03/karate-cat-stance.html

http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/a-quick-tip-about-cat-stance-neko-dachi/

Ashkip · 10-21-2009, 04:05 AM

it could be a mountain stance. does it look something like this?

http://www.8stepschools.com/images/8stances_bow.jpg