Walking Stance / Fighting Stance
The precursor of the fighting stance, walking stance and fighting are the same, with the excepting of the hand position. This stance allows a student the ability to move back and forward while maintaining a high center of gravity and thus greater mobility.
STEP 1
Place one foot forward at the distance equal to one natural step.
STEP 2
The toes of the front foot point straight ahead and toes of the rear foot angle slightly out to the side, giving the appearance of an L shape.
STEP 3
The hips and shoulders face the front squarely.
STEP 4
Block, punches and kicks are common from this position. When in a fighting stance a student must keep their hands up in defensive guard position. Both hands must remain up during drills and fist closed, unless otherwise instructed.
STEP 5
The basic low block from this position will start from the opposite ear - a right hand low block will start from the left ear. The basic rising blocks will start from the waist line fist in front of the knot of a students belt. At no time should a student rest their arms on their body in either walking or fighting stance.