Cat Stance

The cat stance is unique and very powerful. Class tonight was dedicated to understanding the importance and purpose of this stance. What makes it powerful is the fact that it utilizes rotation more than any other stance to my knowledge. Imagine pushing down or twisting a spring, there is resistance  because the spring does not just stop you, it rotates. This rotation creates potential energy that is release when you let it go. This is how I visualize cat stances, you redirect, absorb and then release you opponents energy back onto them. This is present in other stances, but is just not as apparent as it is in the cat stance.