Why is the Wing Chun stance different from stances taught by other Kung Fu systems?
Wing Chun employs a stance called Yi Gee Kim Yeong Mah (catch goat stance). This stance forms the foundation for the Wing Chun practitioner. It allows the practitioner to pivot quickly in either direction to quickly redirect the opponent’s force or extend its reach. Unlike other stances, the Wing Chun stance can appear as a natural square stance so to deceive the opponent that you are in a ready position.
