Shaolin Horse Stance: Training for POWER & Health

Рет қаралды 271,656

7 жыл бұрын

The Shaolin Workout Book (basic kung fu movements and exercises): amzn.to/2kPDs8c
Shaolin Online Training School: www.martialarts.training/a/21...
Website: www.moversodyssey.com
Instagram: / shapeshifters_den
Complete Book of Shaolin (really comprehensive kung fu book, covers history, philosophy, basic exercises, martial application, etc...): amzn.to/2kSKR2t
shapeshiftersden.site123.me/blog
Being a movement trainer as well as martial arts coach, I'm a big fan of movement culture and the pursuit of body-mind mastery through movement practice. I train using movements from boxing, capoeira, kickboxing, kungfu, and other eastern martial arts as well as calisthenics, aerobics, acrobatics, and yoga. This movement journal is mostly me immersing myself in my passion and sharing it with anyone who is interested. This first journal entry is about the horse stance from shaolin kung fu.
Its a great movement for:
*deep hip stability and strength
*opening the hips to provide mobility
*strengthening tendons in the hips
*creating power for fighters
*creating stability in the central column (the spine)
*and rehabbing the negative effects of sitting to long
I use this movement mainly for maintaining power in the movements that require deep hip activation and for reversing the negative effects of sitting too long (a side effect of my love for art).
Whether your an artist, a desk worker, a competitive martial artist or a just a human movement junky, I can't recommend this movement pattern enough. Give it a try and see what you think. Leave a comment below to describe your results.

Пікірлер: 279

@thenut7124 5 ай бұрын

Being an artist and a movement coach is actually a match made in heaven

@moversodyssey 5 ай бұрын

It certainly helped me learn anatomy and develop an eye for biomechanics. Although now I can't stop seeing postural distortions and movement pattern styles every where I go.

@v.o.e7051 4 ай бұрын

Hi, fellow artist here (mini painting), have you thought about making a video for artists (and people hunched over their other projects at a desk or tablet) specifically, adressing their typical issues and movement needs? Your dual background would be most suitable for such a video... I have learnt a lot from your hanging and glute videos by the way and I'll add the horse stance to my arsenal as well, thank you!

@frankcastle1862 4 ай бұрын

@@moversodyssey you could be a invaluable physiotherapist

@throrth 7 ай бұрын

I am 70 and largely reconditioned. I have been doing horse stance in chest deep water for about a week and have noticed improvement. Namaste 😎🦋

@Chonstantin 2 ай бұрын

what was your problem/problems ?

@MaxGreenV Ай бұрын

Water cools you,so it's better to train in water.

@jakefoley9539 4 жыл бұрын

Creating art while in the tantou? This guy is literally Dorian from Grappler Baki.

@lunera9534 4 жыл бұрын

I just looked up "the tantou" when I saw dorian do it.

@jakefoley9539 4 жыл бұрын

@@lunera9534 Same hahaha

@-Zagreus- 4 жыл бұрын

His legs are huuugge

@ayee_randal3731 4 жыл бұрын

@@-Zagreus- I was rewatching baki and shit his legs are wholeass tires

@Donmanion 4 жыл бұрын

Caaaandy

@shahid8545 5 жыл бұрын

I was reading about ED and found that TMC (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and masters recommend this horse stance as a way to build inner power within the body. People mistake this for just a leg workout but its an internal stabilizer which really builds up deeply within the core the body, activates the Quads which are the biggest muscle in the body which also triggers massive blood flow throughout the body. Its something which has really triggered and propelled me into this workout. Im going to start doing this everyday the Shaolin way.

@Mazeppa6 4 жыл бұрын

Great response 🐲

@realkevintorres 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t do it for more than 30 seconds 😰

@charleszinner7432 3 жыл бұрын

wow!

@Blckbeans 2 жыл бұрын

So how was the effect? What benefits did it grant you

@Georgeos777 2 жыл бұрын

@@realkevintorres do it once a day and add 5 seconds every day, you will become better, no one starts with 5min

@conchadeconchos 3 жыл бұрын

The horse stance has completely doubled my energy. I am no longer sleepy during the day or want to lay down. My back no longer hurts my breathing has been fixed and over my spine might just finally be straight and my root chakra is amplifying all my 7 chakras.

@Masterwar15 3 жыл бұрын

For how long do you hold it? And, in any case, at which point (amount of time you were able to hold it) did you realize you were getting these benefits?

@conchadeconchos 3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterwar15 I don't measure energy by my amount of time I hold a stance. Its shown through action and every day moments. I just feel better and breath better it relaxes my stomach and chest for better breathing. Better quality of life that is all.

@Thenareshm 3 жыл бұрын

@@conchadeconchos If you could share us , the amount of time your could hold, that would be a great help. thank you. have a check next time your doing and please update us .

@yeseniarobles4289 2 жыл бұрын

@@conchadeconchos the goal is to hold as long as you can. I’ve heard of people doing up to 5 minutes, but I’ve also heard of others being able to hold it up to an hour. I can barely do 15 seconds lol

@wakko3251 2 жыл бұрын

@@yeseniarobles4289 i can do 30. after that it starts hitting, and 1 minutes in i'm almost crying. I love this exercise tho

@7hilladelphia 2 жыл бұрын

66yrs old granny here. Love these down to earth ideas. I can do some. Much appreciated as this will help me compensate through such practice, for arthritis problems. I really appreciate your style. Cheers

@Freedom4PalestineEndZioNazism 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, much respect; however 66 is too young! Keep training and eating well!!!

@Zb_Calisthenic 2 жыл бұрын

Stay strong!!!

@asishjoshi5774 2 жыл бұрын

you are an inspiration for many ! stay young & healthy!

@freddmi5212 4 жыл бұрын

Those traditionnal stances are incredibly effective for correcting posture and for longevity. I have been practicing sino-vietnamese martial arts for more than 15 years now (with some lays off I must admit) and we do practice it slightly differently with the feet as parralel as possible while keeping the knees externaly rotated. This allow the pelvis to anteriour round, and, as you mentionned, we keep the shoulder blades retracted with the fists resting close to the rib cage. What many don't seem to understand is that those traditionnal stances are not meant to be used in a combat situation as shown. Their purpose is to reinforce muscle and tendon strenght by exaggerating deliberetry the position, the combat stance being more upright will take advantage of the forcefull training. Thany you for your great work and fantastic drawing skills.

@surimenon7660 7 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏With Gratitude 🙏🙏🙏 i am working on my horse stance. First Time i did it for 10 Sec, it was Magic, i am 69 years, lot into body Wt Work out... Thank you SIR 🙏

@SauceNinja 5 жыл бұрын

I wanted workout tips but I could honestly just watch you draw, it's mesmerizing

@kaibarnwall6686 7 ай бұрын

80 years grandpa here, love your illustration and words

@fastrack2170 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to be meditatiting with tip of tongue to roof of mouth. When we did shaolin we did this to cultivate energy and strength.

@casthedemon 3 жыл бұрын

It does nothing really. But cool.

@francecruz5157 3 жыл бұрын

Mewing?

@derederekat9051 3 жыл бұрын

can you teach me hamon?!

@itsjes3d Ай бұрын

You just made it to the ranking of people I will not forget, for years. Your work, art and information based on experience is so valuable. Thank you :)

@Saiarts_yt 4 жыл бұрын

I really like your art style and drawing. I'm also a avid illustrator and a beginner movement artist (meaning I do get creative with physical movement). I do horse stance as well and it improved my splits. Thanks to you and Bioneer for bring me to this video!

@TupacolypseNow 7 жыл бұрын

man this is one excellent video. very informative and maybe u don't know but you shared some great secrets on the benefits of the horse stance. funny it doesn't have many views but people are missing out.

@moversodyssey 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate your words. I have a lot of love for this stance, really opened up my hips and help me heal my body.

@TupacolypseNow 7 жыл бұрын

ShapeShifters Den I'm starting to do it as of today. I can't hold it for very long yet but just doing it for a few seconds feels so relieving. I jumped off the top stair wen I was probably 4 to the very bottom my pinky toe on the right foot became displaced. I had a cast and the pain went away. But after all these years I realise through concentrating on self awareness that my toe never really healed and my whole body has been off balance because of it. I realise that it's responsible for my flat feet, not that I was born with flat feet. and imbalances in my whole body basically. this stance really relaxes my hips and groin just like u said in the video. this is really a gem. hope u keep practicing the stance and may God bless u with great health.

@moversodyssey 7 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work! I had a bum knee that altered my form for years and limited everything I did. After a lot of awareness training I realized my knee wasn't actually injured anymore. It was constantly sore because I had subtly altered the alignment of my joints to compensate for it when it was injured. It was the compensation habit that was causing the problems and not the injury, which had actually healed. I would check your toe and foot for the same thing. Often the compensation will be found in the joints above or below the old injury. So for the toe I would check ankle , knee, and even hip. Hope it all works out, good luck!

@eduardoayala3204 2 жыл бұрын

After a time of counscious practice, it really transfers the experience of sitting on the hips to other activities and it's so helpful. I like to play the piano and now I can feel how I sit more comfortably on my hips while in the chair, actually feeling my core connected to my legs and stabilizing my arms. Nice Thanks for sharing

@gudrunclarke4976 Жыл бұрын

You capture the essence and power of this stance very well in your art. I find it more informative than various actual demonstrations I have seen. This will help with my unbalanced hips. Thank you.

@user-vl6ql9sc2e Ай бұрын

I stoped a 20yr crack addiction with this single movement!

@Graymanone 5 жыл бұрын

I've been in a lot of pain in my hip area due to sitting for long hours on the job. Stretching helps a lot but it still effects my martial arts (San Soo) and movement. Sounds like I need to go back to basics and do my horse stance, after all foundation is everything. Good info, thanks.

@cynax7757 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I love the fact that you described what the technique is doing to the body.

@nightconformer 7 жыл бұрын

I used horse stance for my basic trainning for years. It is extremely effective in many ways. I would recommend it to almost everyone. Great video. It would be great to create more videos with other Kung-Fu stances and movements like: cat stance, bow-cat stance switch, crane forms etc. There is so much depth in those exercises.

@mrwhiskers8951 6 жыл бұрын

Love the illustration and the narration. Thank you for sharing!

@hariszukic5910 4 жыл бұрын

You earned a new sub buddy! You’re really clear and on point! Good Job my man! Dampsey did his shed training and tyson did 2000 bw squats every day!

@kaen4299 Ай бұрын

This channel is goated, ended up opening like 10 tabs with your videos because too many videos sound too interesting for me to not watch them back to back.

@nelcalb Жыл бұрын

I've just started taekwondo training and this is one of the first stances taught. I will be dedicating more time to practice it. Thanks for the great video, loved the animation and the info

@kingzlo 4 жыл бұрын

I went in a couple of times. Came back here again to hear the whole & I was in horse all that time as well. Thanks for additional info on top of what I’m familiar with.

@alexarrese87 7 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, love the artwork and how it goes hand to hand with what you are explaining!

@KUNGFULIFE-shifuyanxin 7 жыл бұрын

Great work. Thank you for your time :)

@antoniomcneary 5 ай бұрын

One of the best gifts you can give your kids. Make them do horse stance everyday, lots of benefits for their health.

@moversodyssey 5 ай бұрын

They would definitely have strong hips, great focus and good posture.

@jimfy3357 10 ай бұрын

Excellent! I was taught this in pankration probably 25 or 30 years ago. I will work this back in to my regimen. Just found your channel. Great content.

@circe1657 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. A friend recommended this stand to me but I never fully understood how to go about it. Now, I KNOW!!! Thank you

@S_Tinguely 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is amazing! I love your art and your explanations! Keep it up!

@normanquednau Жыл бұрын

Great content as ever! I am currently building up my Ma Bu, adding seconds every few days. I can tell so far that now I am able to sprint up stairs several levels. For me that is epic, because due to long disease I had very weak legs. Yeah! Ma Bu is great

@killerbunniesKB 6 жыл бұрын

Putting this video and your latest side by side you can see amazing progression , videos look amazing! Keep it up !

@yodangurung6825 2 ай бұрын

This is gold. I'm going to incorporate Horse Stance for my mind body spirit cos your presentation is an inspiration

@tommyninjaturtle 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice art and narration skills I totally feel you when it comes to altering body imbalances/injuries, (the mind is a powerful thing)

@BlackMaskq 4 жыл бұрын

Tendon strength building. Right on.

@Mazeppa6 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - particularly the part on tendon strength

@user-in4bj9jb3l Ай бұрын

you are the first, if not the only one in the utuberverse, talking about balance about horse stance. Yes it is a balance exercise that requires a lot of strength and joint mobility and if you take as it is it will teach you all of that... like magic. I'm a 50 yo "horsestancer" who in the gym kicks everyone asses due to the super power horse stance gives to his adepts. just believe.

@deuced80 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I enjoyed the art presentation. Really gave me the old school video game instruction manuals vibe.

@yuinurahilyon5711 3 жыл бұрын

It felt like my core was burning and two of my foot was hardening like a rock. Then I fell down after 22+ seconds, this is the first time that I did an exercise. 😅 I really need to step up my game. No wonder I’ve been feeling mentally tired after studying. It was due to my lack of physique and exercise.

@soulmageseer 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really good idea to express these martial and physical concepts through art. As someone who has trained in martial arts especially bajiquan and Baguazhang I understand the power development of the low horse stance and the low flat footed cat stance. The standing training is arduous holding these postures of 5 mins to an hour minimum

@Tai-Chi.mindyourbody 2 жыл бұрын

what an amazing and artistic video, I often send this to my patients for exercise for hip or knees.... please make one on snake creeps down!

@handle1200 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video and your drawings. I'll be adding this to my training

@perwetano 2 жыл бұрын

Espectacular!!! Lo agregaré antes de mi routina de movnat y systema! Gracias 🖐

@ugotpimped415 6 жыл бұрын

Planning to start horse stance training. Thanks for the vid. The drawings are cool too

@KeniLeeBurgess 6 жыл бұрын

A great educational and entertaining presentation. Thank you for sharing.

@livingsouljourney312 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video.

@darkhorse3577 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice! I boxed too when I was younger, but due to my chronic hip/back problems (my back gave out pretty bad last year), I had to say goodbye to it. Anyway, I think I'll try out the horse stance to get my strength back.

@moversodyssey 7 жыл бұрын

Often back problems pop up in boxing due to hip misalignment. This happens a lot in boxing because moving from one stance is often the norm. Because of this I always have my fighters do conditioning from both orthodox and southpaw stances. If your back is still bothering you maybe check out some videos about posterior pelvic tilt and anterior pelvic tilt to see if you suffer from one of these hip alignment issues, both are very common. Thanks for watching, hope the back is feeling better!

@mouseroot8053 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice and great artwork...really a very underrated video.

@duncanrobertson9324 5 жыл бұрын

Put more videos out like this gem. They’re great!

@susank585 2 жыл бұрын

Your style is very motivating!

@smack9516 Жыл бұрын

Somehow I’m just now finding this video. Great presentation & artistic integration-Diggin it👏

@happygeezer1872 6 жыл бұрын

Doing this with punches helps take the mind off the burning in the legs. Take it easy when starting and get lower gradually, or your knees will pay the price. Careful with foot placement so if you feel pain on the inside of the knees then adjust your stance into a more comfortable position. In my karate days we used to do this with someone standing on our upper legs, like in a piggy-back while the person doing the stance would do about fifty or a hundred punches. Then switch partner and climb on his back. Fun.

@cliftonthomas1500 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good first layer explanation. Keep it up. Insider information, the line of the foot to face forward is between the second toe and the last 3 toes. Big toe/second is gripping, rest of the the toes are balance. There are 4 layers to the martial horse to get everything correct.

@albrechtniemann8027 2 жыл бұрын

Great art and info in your videos, a deserved sub. Thanks for your work!

@Lohanujuan 3 ай бұрын

Wow, I’m pretty sure I started with this video, and look how much the channel has grown. Looking forward to going through the rest of your vids!

@steliosvryonis7373 7 жыл бұрын

This video is very enlightening and it expanded my knowledge of the horse stance's benefits, well done! What you say is the "Kung Fu horse stance" is actually the southern Shaolin one, I do the northern Shaolin one which is lower and has the back rectangular to the floor, as well as the shins pushed a bit back. I have made a related video, but my posture goes a bit bad after the second min because I couldn't film me next to a mirror. Try it out! P.S. It is also effective for combat if you are facing your opponent from the side because your leg will make it hard for them to reach your upper body and core and you have easy access to their abdomen.

@user-lk1ky1hx5r 4 жыл бұрын

where is it did you take it down? :(

@enfannoir6151 3 жыл бұрын

So yea I think I just found my all time favorite channel lmao

@G1aVoL 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I have just found you your channel and it is great, cool drawing style too!

@djj3357 4 ай бұрын

Very clear & concise description! 💯🔥💪🏾

@threethrushes 5 жыл бұрын

A hockey player appreciates this video. Very tough to do for the first time!

@cruzgutierrez4602 7 ай бұрын

Hey your work is amazing...thanks my gratitude

@madman11893 5 жыл бұрын

I do euro martial arts swords fighting and stuff this really helps with hip strength and grounding one's self for throws

@ebsss100 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this man!!

@fasteddylove-muffin6415 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber--great explanation of the nuances of horse stance. Yeah it burns for me, no doubt. Thanks for posting.

@suganya9838 9 ай бұрын

Omg your videos are amazing. Bingeing all of them!!!!

@Prachtbart 23 күн бұрын

How about a weekly movement plan including your experience. I would be highly interested. Rough gameplan in video form would be it!

@selfmadehooligans864 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!

@HungGarEarthBender 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man. I love it. I am a chiropractic student and a long time martial artist.

@Froshgreen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that great video!

@MaxLadik 7 жыл бұрын

I only really know about the horse stance from Drunken Master 2 when it is used as a punishment. I sit at a desk these days, and before that while I was on my feet, it wasn't that active. I wake up with intense pain in my knee caps, and squats and knee lifts only help so much. I've tried this stance, incorrectly, before, and even improperly performed it helps relieve the pain. So, this is the first time I've really looked into it, but I think it is the solution to my knee pain.

@moversodyssey 7 жыл бұрын

If your doing a lot of sitting and horse stance is helping with the pain, then there is a good chance your hips are out of alignment. Google image search anterior and posterior pelvic tilt. Stand normally and look at yourself sideways in the mirror and see if either of these patterns fits you. No matter what you will have to free up and open the hips, horse stance is one of many great exercises for that. But there will be other specifics based on which pattern you have. Hope that helps, let me know what you find.

@salutaldegrandfan6171 4 жыл бұрын

thank you sir Dorian

@Zb_Calisthenic 2 жыл бұрын

Solid stuff man thanks

@michaelcapponi2 7 жыл бұрын

really good stuff!

@joykenn9772 8 ай бұрын

I love your channel please stay consistent

@ciphbudd7102 6 жыл бұрын

Dope video. Keep it coming.

@robertmiller8110 4 жыл бұрын

Still the best explanation on the horse stance to date! Could you do some of the other stances (Bow Stance, Cat/Empty stance).

@jaroslavprokop2408 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THE DRAWING

@waaagh3203 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I've observed from watching different arts (mostly Chinese Martial Arts) is that they do a lot of punches to the side from horse stance. As they do this, they shift from horse stance into more of a wedge or front stance to that side. I'm a combat sports guy, so forgive me if I am not familiar with terminology. Sometimes they start in the front stance, and throw an externally rotating punch while snapping BACK to horse stance. From my observations, this seems to be teaching proper hip, leg, and foot rotation into these punches. Just like a boxer will rotate. And yes, I know, good mechanics is good mechanics across the arts. I'm just impressed by these exercises, because I can clearly see how it would teach someone to throw, let's say, a cross with good rotation and then coming back to the stance via rotating the other way and throwing another punch like the opposite hook.

@callmeoutifimbeingatwat4650 6 жыл бұрын

a well spent 7 minutes, thanks mate.

@muladaboc3546 2 жыл бұрын

Great work

@hinakhodiyara7883 8 минут бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

@indrajitR 4 жыл бұрын

interesting to know about this stance.

@gpgp 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome brother!

@leonstenutz6003 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! ¡Gracias!

@bondpaz 2 жыл бұрын

Really awesome thanks 😊

@TheSoprah 6 жыл бұрын

a wing chun student appreciates your great work

@mizukarate 2 жыл бұрын

I use this stance often cause I study Goju Karate. Anyway it really gives you leg strength and an opportunity to do upper body movements. My record was 30 minutes and have used it for a lot of my training. The best part of it for me is it can be used in tight areas.

@miguelquinterojr7190 15 сағат бұрын

30 minutes! How long did it take you to work up to that time?

@mizukarate 14 сағат бұрын

@@miguelquinterojr7190 I was in my 20's and just did it. I heard it was part of the Shotokan Black Belt test. So I just did it cause I was a Black Belt. Can't do it now. Maybe 10 or 15 right now.

@mizukarate 14 сағат бұрын

@@miguelquinterojr7190 I sometimes stand in Shiko while using u shaped weights(punch,block,etc.)

@pabitrabanerjee2356 Ай бұрын

Well explained thank you 💯

@shujiling213 3 жыл бұрын

Superb thank you

@nawinjinx 4 жыл бұрын

Make more content, this is great

@InstinctDefenseAcademy 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@teosiriosica 2 ай бұрын

This is amazing. Where could we find this pdf, please? Thank you and congratulations for your fantastic work!

@arlet101 7 жыл бұрын

You are really amazing I saw your other videos and I LOVEEE it soo much you have real talent ! Please please dont give up you are serving something really good if you think about the views thats just marketing and that can be learned. Hope you keep bringing this great stuff its very unique 👍👍👍