Cultural Context
In Southern Chinese styles like Hung Gar, this stance evolves into "麒麟吐玉书" (Qilin Holding Scripture) posture. The mythical qilin's hoofprints were believed to contain cosmic patterns - mirroring how this stance 'writes' combat geometry on the ground. When teaching Western students, relate it to fencing's lunge with Asian biomechanics.
Triangle Horse Stance
Four-Point Horse Stance
Yee Jee Ma
Qilin Stance / Kirin Stance
Hovering Step
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English Translation:
"Next we'll drill the Qilin Stance (Kirin Stance) - a mythical beast's gait blending agility with rock-solid stability. This footwork enables rapid positional shifts while maintaining rooted power, crucial for lightning-fast counterattacks. Demonstration breakdown:
From ready position: Slide left foot diagonally forward
Right foot withdraws with toes rooting downward (demonstrating claw grip)
Elevate right heel to 60° while keeping forefoot grounded
Rotate lead foot 45° externally (critical angle for torque generation )
Biomechanical lock :Knees press inward against thigh engagement
Front foot presses firmly to create ground rebound
Spine extends vertically through straightened waist
Transition drill :
"From Siu Sei Ma (Four-Corner Stance):
Withdraw right leg - Heel lift - Knee/tigh fusion -
Waist alignment - Form the Kirin!"
Cultural Context
In Southern Chinese styles like Hung Gar, this stance evolves into "麒麟吐玉书" (Qilin Holding Scripture) posture. The mythical qilin's hoofprints were believed to contain cosmic patterns - mirroring how this stance 'writes' combat geometry on the ground. When teaching Western students, relate it to fencing's lunge with Asian biomechanics.
