00:21 – Front view (adding kick only) 01:10 – Side view (common mistakes) 02:08 – Front view (adding blocks and punches to the kick) 02:51- Side view (adding blocks and punches to the kick)
This video goes into all of the excruciating detail of the Cat Stance. To make it a little less painful, we have included the following time stamps. Again you are not hurting our feelings if you do not watch… We will never know! Proper Technique: 00:23 Strengths and Weaknesses: 03:53 Street Application: 06:49
Our starting stance is the full standing position. Remember to drop through the low stance and all the way to the crouch on your way to the ground. Avoid those dangerous mistakes so that you keep yourself safe.
In this one you will start from a horse stance, but you want to make sure to let your bum get as close to the floor as possible while tucking your hips underneath so that you maintain the curvature in your back. It is best to try this on a padded surface. Be sure to […]
This version starts from a crouch position so that you get used to being off the ground while minimizing potential risk of injury. Build your confidence from this level before elevating to a higher stance.
Make sure you are practicing safely. If there is one sequence of videos not to skip it’s these!! Taking the time to properly build this technique will significantly reduce any possibility of injury.
The timing for the slap is very important. At 01:30 we talk about a common mistake that throws the timing off. Make sure to work this from the ground rather than standing until you feel confident with the timing.
Practice the egg roll to make sure you keep a curve in your back! This allows the energy to travel through the body so we can release it with the slap. At 01:32 there is a demonstration of how NOT to do the egg roll.
To help you find the desired educational content, following are some helpful timestamps: Proper Technique: 00:21 Strengths and Weaknesses: 02:55 Street Application: 05:23