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Originally posted by GeneChing
Some use the front foot in gong bu to distinguish between modern wushu and traditional kung fu. Modern wushu is more open and expressive so the foot points forward to open the groin for a deeper stance. Traditional kung fu closes that gate as Richard just said - it's more practical for combat. The turn should happen in the hip, not the knee. This way, the knee guards the groin and isn't stressed.
I saw a monk do this at a seminar and also noticed that the rolled his feet in stances.........