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Beginner Basics
The Fundamental Stances
Front Stance
60% of your body weight should be on your front leg and 40% on your back,
this stance is widely used for transferring energy forward through the target.
This stance also gives the maximum stability and optimal power for striking techniques.
Horse Stance
50% of your body weight should be on each leg.
Both knees are bent equally, at approximately 30 degrees.
The first digit of both feet (large toe) is lifted up to help energy transfer.
This stance is used for rooting energy, creating a stable base.
65% of your body weight should be on your back leg and 35% on your front leg,
this stance is used to transfer energy back toward your rear leg.
When in this stance, visualize pulling as if in a tug of war, while digging the rear foot into the ground.
Proper Kick Techniques: Five Count Kicks
Front Kick
Start in proper front stance
1st position: using the ball of the foot push forward to start acceleration
2nd position: chamber leg: bend knee bringing it up as high as you can for power
3rd position: extend leg straight out, extend foot, flex toes, use ball of the foot to strike
4th position: re-chamber the leg
5th position: place foot back into original front stance
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