How to Train Pu Bu (Crouching Stance) | Shaolin Kung Fu for Beginners

Learn how to train the Shaolin Crouching Stance (Pu Bu) in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Pu Bu is one of the 6 core Shaolin stances—and maybe the most humbling! It demands flexibility, strength, and balance. (The good news? All of these can be trained and developed.) 🌕 Begin Your Shaolin Self-Mastery Journey (12-Month Program): https://linktr.ee/stephenbriancollins Use code: SELF-MASTERY-15% to save 15% 🐉 Through Pu Bu, you’ll develop: 💪 Powerful leg and core strength 🌿 Deep flexibility in the hips and legs 🧘‍♂️ Calm presence and structural awareness 🔍 In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ What Pu Bu is & how to train it step-by-step ✅ Proper stance mechanics & weight distribution ✅ A quick stretching guide to help you get lower ✅ A simple drill you can start today 🎥 This video is perfect for: Beginners building a Shaolin foundation Martial artists training from home Anyone craving greater health, clarity, and peace Holistic seekers looking for true, embodied wellness 🧱 Filming this video taught me a big lesson: Pu Bu isn’t just about form—it’s about endurance. Teaching while holding it pushed me to my edge. This is the next level of training. This is Shaolin Kung Fu, and it is for the World. May all beings benefit from these teachings. 🛕✨ [CHAPTERS] 00:00 Intro 00:13 Basic body mechanics 00:43 Weight distribution 01:22 Increase your flexibility with Pu Bu! 01:47 Strength gains with the crouching stance! 02:06 Sample Pu Bu exercise 02:43 Simple stretching guide for the crouching stance 03:47 What’s next?!