The
Horse Stance (sometimes called
Horse Riding Stance) is an important
posture in
Asian martial arts and takes its name from the position assumed when
riding a
horse. It is called
mǎbù (馬步) in
Chinese, in
Japanese,
kuda-kuda or
kekuda in
Malay and
Indonesian, and
juchum seogi (주춤 서기) or
annun seogi (lit. sitting stance) in
Korean. This stance can not only be integrated into fighting but also during exercises and
forms. It is most commonly used for practicing punches or to strengthen the legs and back.