Taken from http://www.hungkuen.net/training-basicstances.htmSei Ping Ma also known as Ma Bo (Horse Stance-step) is so called because it resembles a person riding a horse. This is one of the most faundamental and important stances in Hung Gar and can be found in almost every style of Chinese martial arts. This is a strong, stable stance, which provides a strong foundation. Sei ping Ma like all the other stances must be practiced regularly to improve your balance, strength, speed as well as many other important factors including the mental and internal aspects of the art. When practicing horse stance there are important points to follow.
Important Points
Body weight even on both legs 50/50
Sink down not forward
Toes pointing forward
Knees turned out
Back straight, buttocks tucked in
Body relaxed and weight sunk down Common Mistakes
Toes pointing out
Knees too inward or too outward
Feet too near or too far apart from each other
Back not straight, buttocks sticking out
Body too tensed
Body leaning forward or backward