Kenpo Circle #4 Fighting Stance

Описание: This video will go over how and why we use a Fighting Stance. www.DomoAji.com

Stances and Positioning: A horse is a horse of course of course unless; it’s the famous Mr. Ed. First let’s talk about the Mobility Factor, you must have mobility in order to fight whether you are sparring or doing Rondori. To get the proper distance between your feet, place all your weight on one foot, usually this will be your weak side and reach out with your other foot this will be your power side). When you toe drops to the ground you will then have your proper width stance.
If your stance is too wide, such as a low horse stance, low horse stance you are robbing yourself of mobility this is since you are unable to move in any direction without changing your stance and lifting your weight. A stance squared to the opponent’s center creates the danger of being taken off your feet. It can also limit the range of motion at which you are effective against your opponent. Extended range requires trunk movement, which alerts your opponent to your attack.
If the stance moves your shoulders from over your hips it requires a wider less mobile position to maintain balance. If you keep your hands fully extended, your hands must be pulled back to become a weapon and so by doing this you will be drawing attention to yourself and what you are about to do.
A stance that requires all the weight to be transferred to one leg, such as a cat stance should always be used as a transitional move and is not intended to be used as a fighting stance as it will restrict the availability of weapons and mobility.