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Stance Name (American)	Horse Stance
Stance Name (Chinese)	Ma Bu
Weight Distribution	50/50
Variations	Half Horse Stance
Description:The left foot steps left, toe's first and two shoulder widths apart, the right toes turn in so the feet are parallel. Then, the right fist straight punches to shoulder height, fist eye up. Then repeat the other side, the left fist straight punches to shoulder height, fist eye up, as the right fist pulls to waist. Be sure to turn the waist, but the hips do not turn. If you see knee movement, this indicates hip movement. Repeat 1,000 times. After you do punches, repeat the stance with Shaolin or Willow Leaf Palm Strikes, Willow Leaf Arm Clears, and Opening and Closing the fingers.

Stance Name (American)	Bow & Arrow Stance Mountain Climbing Stance
Stance Name (Chinese)	Gong Jian Bu
Weight Distribution	80/20
Description: Start from Ready Position/Ready Stance Step forward with your left foot to twice your shoulder width. As you step, the left fist comes out as if you were going to upper cut. As you finish your forward step, the left fist rotates out and turns into a temple block as the right hand punches straight out at shoulder level, fist heart down. To repeat, step you front foot back and bring both hands to your side to ready position and repeat the opposite side. Note: Be sure your heels line up. If you were to draw a straight line on the floor, the front foot would line up with the rear heel. Also be sure not to left the rear heel as you step forward.

Stance Name (American)	Rooster Stance
Stance Name (Chinese)	Jin Ji Du Li Bu
Weight Distribution	100/0
Variations	Low, Sunken, or Lazy Rooster
Description: Start from Ready Position/Ready Stance Drop both fists to the side, hearts facing forward, and circle the arms up to a 45° angle. Then, at the same time, bring the left fist to a temple block, sweep the left leg up to a Rooster Stance, and punch the right fist to the left knee. Be sure your toes point straight down and your left thigh is across the front of the body. Next drop fists and your leg and circle the the hands back up to 45° and reverse the sides. Note: Hold the Rooster for a moment to develop balance and stability while standing on one leg.

Stance Name (American)	Tai Chi Stance
Stance Name (Chinese)	Tai Ji Bu
Weight Distribution	100/0

Description: Start from Ready Position/Ready Stance First, open the right fist into a Shaolin Palm and thrust the hand across the waist to the left, continue the right palm circling up into a temple block position on the left side of the body. Together, Step out with the left heel (put no weight on it), pull the right pull into a left temple block as you close the hand and make a fist, and palm strike with the left hand straight out from the waist, with the fingers pointing to the left and your palm facing up. To repeat, take a half step forward with the left foot turned out, circle the fist to the waist, and circle the left palm across to the right and reverse the directions. Note: Make sure there is no weight on the front foot when the heel is on the ground. You should do this exercise forward and backward.