Front Stance
The feet are shoulder level. The knees and feet are slightly bent inward. The elbows back and fists raised to chest level. Do not rest hands on body or hunch shoulders. Keep your head and back straight. Picture a pole coming from the heavens through your head, down your spine, then from your perineum to the earth. The knees are tilted inward for support, like the Eiffel tower. This is a steady stance used in forms and training exercises. This is not a fighting stance.
Left Neutral Stance
Feet are shoulder width apart and angled to the right. The knees should be bent slightly inward. This angled stance keeps your Center-line away from your opponent. In addition this provides a lead hand and a rear head, which creates the three rings of protection. Simply remember Left Neutral, LEFT HAND FORWARD!
Left Forward Stance
Step into a right. neutral stance on a straight line. When you step to your forward you should be around 2-4 inches above the line. Your Lead knee should remain bent inward. Maintain your Center-Line angle through out the stance change.
Right Neutral Stance
Feet are shoulder width apart and angled to the left. The knees should be bent slightly inward. This angled stance keeps your center-line away from your opponent. In addition this provides a lead hand and a rear head, which creates the three rings of protection. Simply remember Right Neutral, RIGHT HAND FORWARD!
Right Forward Stance
From a right neutral stance on a straight line step forward. You should be around 2-4 inches above the line. Your lead knee should remain bent inward. Maintain your Center-Line angle through out the stance change.
