how do I keep a good horsestance for a long time?

Answer 1

Learn to mediatate! Seriously a focused mind can block out almost anything!

Answer 2

In practicality, there aren't many times which will call for the use of this stance, however, this stance is tremendous in developing muscles, especially the jumping muscles.

It must be done appropriately for the best results...

Feet square, knees bent
Hold the position without bouncing.
Hold the same position for a minimum of 1 min. Longer if possible.
Then go to a lower position and hold that.

There are several who will tell you to forget it, but I have personally seen this improve my own vertical jump as well as countless students.

Answer 3

start out by doing a much deeper or wider stance in your horse stance because it'll put more emphasis on the hips and thighs to strengthen them, which in turn will allow you to do a regular shoulder width or a little bit further (whichever you prefer or your instructor prefers) than shoulder width.

if you have to, do it while standing against a wall (for better support) to keep your back straight because that's the main key of doing it properly.

another way is trying a weight belt tied with a 5lb weight (for starters to get used to the weight and add more later) or water filled milk jugs for added weight and start out around a 2 min mark in the stance and hold it; and steadily bump up the time bar to 3, 4,5 min, etc. again the key is keeping your back straight through out the exercise, otherwise you'll end up getting hurt.

Answer 4

At class, the sifu tells us to look at a point on the wall and just focus/concentrate on it while trying to block out everything else (including the pain). We do a chi exercise with our arms out to our sides while doing the horse stance. Learn to relax. For me, being relaxed and focused is the key.

As far as fighting applications are concerned, there might not be a direct benefit to holding a horse stance for a long period but the mental toughness, mental focus and tolerance for pain from doing this exercise can greatly benefit a martial artist.

Answer 5

Horse Stance is just a basic defensive position. There sould be no practical reason to hold it for any extended period of time. It's main purpose is to teach proper punching for early belt levels (white & yellow) of TaiKwonDo.

Answer 6

Do stretches before and after class to improve your ability to get low to the ground. then start doing squats and lunges to work out the legs for endurance. Good Luck.

Answer 7

you need to continually do squats, and Ta da, you can hold a gorgeous horsestance!

Answer 8

have a good teacher.one that kicks your legs out from under you or gives you a dead leg if your not doing it for the level he thinks you are at(very important)
it's not about punishment/embarresment or anything like that it's about helping you improve your stance.
read the last part before the brackets carefully.

Answer 9

1) Practice.
2) Train your spirit. A lot of it is mind over matter.

Answer 10

Why would you want to?
A horse stance i or any stance should be considered a temporary position to be in while fighting. If you lock yourself into a stance- you become a static target.