Xie Bu/ Rest Stance- Shaolin Kung Fu Stance Guide

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Xie Bu appears as a fundamental position across Kung Fu, but what is it actually for and how do we train it? Although it appears in many forms and drills accompanied by an array of different hand techniques, it’s often not clear why Xie Bu in particular is used, versus any other leg position or stance. A great example of a common drill which is good for training, but seems to have limited real world application would be Xie Bu Chong Quan.

There are a few different ideas out there for the application of this stance, one of the most common being that it is used for side kicks. In this video I go through them and add in a few from my own experience on the best way to make practical use of Xie Bu.

Xie Bu is often translated as rest or resting stance, but also cross stance and diagonal stance. A similar, though less extreme position appears in Taekwondo with Kyocha Sogi. Related positions can likely be seen in other martial arts too. None of these really encapsulate how the stance is used, but do describe how it looks in various aspects. Don’t be fooled though, you shouldn’t be resting in Xie Bu!

Some people find this position quite easy, whilst others really struggle with it. As with most things in Kung Fu, strength and flexibility really help to make it easier. Using proper form, and practicing it with some drills can really help in getting into the position though.

For those of you that might be struggling with Xie Bu, this video will also demonstrate that proper form and a few different ways to train the stance. If you still have issues, pay particular attention to the positioning of the feet at the start of the video.

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