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how do you root yourself to the ground on both legs when you punch?

In kung-fu as well as other martial arts styles, you root yourself to the ground on both feet and twist your hips and punch. Say if I’m in a 50/50 stance (50% of weight on one leg and 50% of the other) I can’t feel the root on my legs and feet. I feel that the root is more right down between my legs and feet. Same thing applies to the bow stance and horse stance.

In contrast, in boxing, where you root on one leg only and pivot the other, you can feel the connection to the ground on that one leg.

But in kung-fu with two legs trying to root, you can’t feel the root. It’s more down the center between your legs and feet.

how do you root yourself to the ground on both legs when you punch?

In kung-fu as well as other martial arts styles, you root yourself to the ground on both feet and twist your hips and punch. Say if I’m in a 50/50 stance (50% of weight on one leg and 50% of the other) I can’t feel the root on my legs and feet. I feel that the root is more right down between my legs and feet. Same thing applies to the bow stance and horse stance.

In contrast, in boxing, where you root on one leg only and pivot the other, you can feel the connection to the ground on that one leg.

But in kung-fu with two legs trying to root, you can’t feel the root. It’s more down the center between your legs and feet.

what sport can you suggest for bow legs? i really want to be a well rounded person but my disability prevents?

me so.. i planned to take taekwondo but i think its doesn’t fit myfeatures. can you pls help me with this. thanks

can i exercise with ”light bow legs”?

not really bow legged, but lightly! I have bowed legs but it’s not that bowed. it’s like 2,5 inches(approximately) space between my legs(under the knees). i practicedexercised Kung fu for 1 year and i wanna know if i can continue!! what would you saydo?!
also, will my legs continue to be more ‘bowed’ or will it stay this bowed forever?

i played soccer and basketball when i was a kid(i don’t think i had bow legs then.)
my knees might start hurting a little after i exercise for like 45 minutes or 1 hour.

do you know any martial artist with light ‘bow legs’?

not really bow legged, but lightly!
I have bowed legs but it’s not that bowed. it’s like 2,5 inches(approximately) space between my legs(under the knees). i practiced Kung fu for 1 year and i wanna know if i can continue!! what would you saydo?!