Basic Hand and Foot Positions in Empty Hand Kung Fu

Sept. 25, 2025, 2:30 p.m. Fitness

Basic Hand and Foot Positions

(1) Firm Fist:

Except for the thumb, all other fingers are curled, and the thumb is curled up and pressed against the third joints of the index and middle fingers. The palm is flat, and the force point is at the 1st and 2nd joints. (Fig. 13)

(2) Wrapped Fist:

All five fingers are clenched, and the force point is at the back of the hand. (Fig. 14)

(3) Hammer Fist:

With the elbow as the axis, the fist is swung downwards, and the force point is at the knuckles. (Fig. 15)

(4) Stand with Arms Bent:

The arm is slightly bent, and the attack point is at the elbow tip. (Fig. 16)

(5) Knife Hand:

Four fingers are extended, and the thumb is tucked in, and the force point is at the palm. (Fig. 17)

(6) Palm Down:

The second and third joints of the fingers are bent into a tiger claw, and the force point is at the base of the hand. (Fig. 18)

(7) Back of Hand:

The second and third joints of the fingers are bent into a tiger claw, and the force point is at the palm. (Fig. 19)

(8) Back Fist:

Four fingers are extended, and the thumb is tucked in, and the force point is at the back of the hand. (Fig. 20)

(9) Knife Fist:

Four fingers are extended, and the thumb is tucked in, and the attack surface is on the side of the thumb. (Fig. 21)

(10) Front Foot Sole:

The first joint of the toes is slightly bent, and the attack surface is at the front of the foot. (Fig. 22)

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(11) Back Foot Sole:

The ankle is slightly bent, and the attack surface is at the heel. (Fig. 23)

(12) Foot Knife:

The foot is turned inward at a 90-degree angle, and the force point is along the outer edge of the foot. (Fig. 24①, Fig. 24②)

(13) Back Foot:

The ankle and toe joints are extended, and the force point is at the back of the foot. (Fig. 25)

(14) Stand:

(1) Firm Stand:The heels and thumbs of both feet are lightly joined together, and the heels of both feet are in front of the horizontal line. ② The direction of the toes: The toes of the feet face forward, forming a 90-degree angle with the horizontal line, and the two feet are placed on the sides of the vertical line. ③ Knees and center of gravity: The two knees are naturally straight, and the body's center of gravity is located in the middle of the two legs.

(2) Kneeling Stand:

(1) Kneeling Stand:

The heels of both feet are lightly joined together, and the heels of both feet are in front of the horizontal line. ② The direction of the toes: centering on the vertical line. ③ The right toes are separated by about 30 degrees, and the left toes are separated by about 30 degrees, forming an eight-degree corner. ④ Knees and center of gravity: The two knees are naturally straight, and the body's center of gravity is located in the middle of the two legs.

(3) Parallel Stand:① The position of the feet: the feet are arranged in a parallel state on the inside, with a width of about 30 cm. ② The direction of the toes: the toes of the feet face forward. ③ Knees and center of gravity: The two knees are naturally straight, and the body's center of gravity is located in the middle of the two legs.

(4) Outside Eight Corner Stand:

① The position of the feet: the distance between the heels of the two feet is about 30 cm wide. ② The direction of the toes: the two toes point outwards. ③ The angle between the thumb of the right foot and the heel is 20 degrees, forming an outside eight corner shape. ④ Knees and center of gravity: The two knees are naturally straight, and the body's center of gravity is located in the middle of the two legs.

(5) Inside Eight Corner Stand:

① The position of the feet: the distance between the heels of the two feet is slightly wider than the shoulder width, about 60-6 cm. ② The direction of the toes: the two toes are inward, and the thumbs of the two feet form an angle of about 7 degrees with the inner angle of the heel, forming an inside eight corner shape. ③ Knees and center of gravity: The hips are gathered and lowered. The two knees are naturally bent, and the knee joints are perpendicular to the foot tips, and the center of gravity is located between the two legs.

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(6) Four Corner Stand:① The position of the feet: the heels of both feet are on the same horizontal line, and the distance between the heels of the two feet is three times the length of the foot, about 65 cm. ② The direction of the toes: the toes of the feet are spread outward by about 50 degrees (the angle should not be too wide to avoid losing the center of gravity). ③ Knees and center of gravity: The two knees are slightly bent, and fully extend outward, and the knee joints are perpendicular to the foot tips. The upper body is upright, the waist is gathered and lowered, and the center of gravity is located between the two legs. (7) Base Stand:

① The position of the feet: the distance between the heels of the two feet is about 50 cm. The distance between the heels of the two feet is about 10 cm. ② The direction of the toes: The toes of the feet are slightly bent, and the center of gravity is located between the two legs.

(8) Three War Stand:

① The position of the feet: the distance between the foot tips of the back foot and the foot tips of the front foot is about 40 cm long, the same as the length of the small leg. The foot tip of the front foot and the heel of the back foot are on the same horizontal line. ② The direction of the toes: the thumb of the front foot is tucked in, forming an angle of 60 degrees with the horizontal line and the heel. The foot tip of the back foot faces forward. ③ Knees and center of gravity: The feet are firmly attached to the ground, the knee joints are slightly inward, and the hips are gathered and lowered. The center of gravity is located in the middle of the two legs.

(9) Front Foot Sole Stand:① The distance between the horizontal sides of the front and back feet is about 25 cm, which is twice the width of the open hands. ② The direction of the toes: The front foot thumb is slightly inward, so that the knife hand is perpendicular to the horizontal line. The back foot toe faces forward. ③ Knees and center of gravity: The knee of the front foot is bent, and the lower leg is perpendicular to the foot tips. Naturally extended. The center of gravity is slightly ahead of the front foot.

(10) Back Foot Sole Stand:

① The position of the feet: the front foot thumb, heel, and the heel of the back foot are on the same horizontal line. The foot tip of the back foot is at a 90-degree angle with the horizontal line. The front foot toe faces forward. ② Knees and center of gravity: The knee of the back foot is slightly bent and tries to extend outwards. The knee of the front foot is slightly bent and pushes forward. The center of gravity is slightly behind the back foot.

(11) Horse Riding Stand:

① The distance between the heels and the heels of the two feet is about 80-85 cm. ② The direction of the toes: The outer knives (toes) of the two feet are parallel, forming a 90-degree angle with the horizontal line.

③ Knees and center of gravity: The two knees are slightly bent. At the same time, try to extend outwards. The knee joints in the front of the knees are also try to face the foot tips. The center of gravity is located in the middle of the two legs. (12) Cat Foot Stand:

① The distance between the heels and the heels of the two feet is about 50 cm (the difference in height may vary slightly depending on the individual's height).

② The direction of the toes: The foot tip of the back foot is extended by 30 degrees. The front foot toe is naturally facing forward, and the heel is off the ground, relying on the front foot palm.

③ Knees and center of gravity: The foot tip of the back foot is slightly bent, and the front foot palm naturally rests on the ground. The center of gravity is located in the middle of the two legs.

(13) Knife Fist:① The position of the feet: