Why are stances important

[Master Jules]

And if I have to suck out the poison.....man gonna die....LOL

[delta1]

Man who throw around 'wise' sayings get laughed at a lot!

 

Seriously, some good points. I'll add one more; those solid, straight rear stsnces are very useful in a fight. But, like everything else, you have to understand when and why to use it, and when not. One excellent example of when to use this type stance is when dealing with an opponents forward momentum. Some fit, larger guys can build up a lot of momentum in just a couple of steps. And there may be environmental or other reasons you can't step out of the way. Try and deal with this without that rear leg solidly anchored and straight, you are likely to get steamrollered. Something like a stop hit or a double punch with a solidly anchored rear leg is effective. And, like has been said, the stance is transitional. It is a momentary maneuver that takes control of the situation and sets up your opportunity to launch your own attack. It is true that there are other ways to handle this type of attack, but this is a good thing to have in your arsenal, and your stance had better be instinctively good if you are going to use it.

[Master Jules]

since we channel the power of our punch from the ground up, there must be an unbreakable "chain" of power.....this starts with a solid stance....which of course, begins with locking the back leg.

[Drunken Monkey]

from the ground up

 

it still makes me smile when i see someone write this....

 

 

sorry.

 

private joke.....

 

i think some people here know what i'm talking about.

[SevenStar]

since we channel the power of our punch from the ground up, there must be an unbreakable "chain" of power.....this starts with a solid stance....which of course, begins with locking the back leg.

 

That's where style differences come in. you will not see a boxer, thai boxer, etc. straighten the leg. power is generated from the waist, not the ground.

[doubletwist]

since we channel the power of our punch from the ground up, there must be an unbreakable "chain" of power.....this starts with a solid stance....which of course, begins with locking the back leg.

 

That's where style differences come in. you will not see a boxer, thai boxer, etc. straighten the leg. power is generated from the waist, not the ground.

 

For some things yes, but for other things, it is good to have your heel planted. For instance in a technique we learn against a two-handed push, one of the steps is a punch to the sternum/chest to stop their forward motion. If you don't have your rear heel planted, you just as likely to get bowled-over than stop the attackers motion. But if your heel is solidly planted, [assuming the rest of you is lined up properly] they are stopped quite effectively.

 

There are times to keep your heel planted, and times to not do so. But it is a useful thing to learn and get used to.

 

DT

[SevenStar]

that's not the source of power though. try to plant your heel and punch, but without using your waist. you will have no power. Connection to the ground is necessary, but it's not the source of power.

 

As far as the heel is concerned, like I said, it's a stylistic thing. the technique you mentioned is not in muay thai, nor is any technique that requires you to straighten your leg into some stance.

[Master Jules]

I was specifically refering to Goju. Obviously, there are other styles that use differing technique. Power from the ground up is actually at a BASIC level. when you arent properly grounded, you must learn to generate power in different ways, even without a hip turn.....It is difficult for me to explain this concept with words, but Id love to show you.

[White Warlock]

You're all correct, as far as i'm concerned.

 

Power can be generated in a multitude of ways.

[Master Jules]

Thank you.