How to Strike the Pu Tui Stance in Kung Fu

Martial arts, such as kung fu, are an integral part of Chinese culture and were originally created as a means of self-defense and protection. Now popular worldwide, kung fu is taught as a competitive sport, a fitness method and for many, a way of life. The pu tui stance is a low kung fu stance which is used for low strikes and blocks and to gain strength in the legs.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Drop low into the kung fu pu tui stance, extending your left leg out to the side. Bend your right knee deeply and squat down into your right leg. Both of your feet should remain flat on the floor. If you do not have the flexibility for this stance, you may lift up onto the toes until you gain strength and agility.

2. Turn your left foot so that the toes are facing directly in front of you. That is, your heal should point towards your back and your toes to your front, pressing the full length of your foot into the ground.

3. Rotate your right foot out so that you can point your knee out slightly. Lean your body weight back into your right thigh and leg.

4. Lift your right arm in an upper block position to protect your head. Your fist should be level with the top of your head and your elbow bent at 90 degrees, making your arm lift slightly with the same linear angle as your extended leg. Extend your left arm straight out to your side, parallel and just above your extended leg. Your fisted palm should face down, just above the knee.

5. Practice the kung fu pu tui stance on both sides of your body to build strength in your legs.

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