How to get into a good horse stance?

Question

right now im a yellow belt but my form sucks because i cant get into a proper horse stance for most of my techniques. does anybody know a good way to get into a horse stance.

Answer 1

How did you manage to get to yellow belt without being able to have form enough to do a proper horse stance? That would never have flown at my dojang... BUT..

Do what my Sabumnim had us do -

Feet just past shoulder width apart, feet straight, and lower as low as you can go. Then take a staff, rest it on your thighs, and lower until it doesn't roll off. Then hold that until you fall down. Once you fall down, take a minute break, and get back up to do it again.

Answer 2

Find your natural stance .Double shoulder width except in some kung fu strength training drills is not recommended by any major  martial art.

Put your feet together then splay your toes outward pressing your hips forward now move your heels outwards so they line up with your toes repeat the above one more time and you will be in a horse stance "natural" to your height .

Practice this at home until you can do it without thinking and going thru the process mentioned above.

Because of tournament display of kata many have come to believe "exagerated"stance is correct stance.

Answer 3

RJ is right and he mentioned the breathing, which helps alot! Just like when you do stretching when you breath out lower your stance. Bum in, chin up and back straight. When your posture is right you will find that you can "sit" comfortably in the stance. It hurts at first but that's good. With regular training your quads will grow stronger and you will be able to endure sitting in the stance for longer.

Answer 4

A good horse stance would be pushing your hips forward and standing at two shoulder lengths, keep pushing your weight down and try to keep your toes forward not upward.

Answer 5

Feet should be about double shoulder width apart, and exactly parallel. Knees bent, stick the chest out and keep the midsection tight. Keep your eyes straight ahead and your chin slightly raised (this will help you keep your back straight). Typically both fists are chambered on the hip palm up, keeping your upper arms tight against your body so your elbows point straight back. Breathe in thru' the nose and out thru' your mouth in a strong, regular rythym.