ad Posted February 24, 2002 Share Posted February 24, 2002 in my opinion i would say cat stance keeps you open for quick step kicks and lighting punches plus to move back much quickly then any other stance i have seen how about you guys, which do you perfer?? Brown Sash Hsing I/Lau Gar Kung FuBrown Belt San Shou17 yr oldhttp://www.selfdefencehelp.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODA Posted February 24, 2002 Share Posted February 24, 2002 I prefer quickness of foot and mobility to any "stance" YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy9 Posted February 24, 2002 Share Posted February 24, 2002 I like my free standing stance - only because i can flow into any other stance quickly and easily from there... [ This Message was edited by: Jiggy9 on 2002-02-24 10:23 ] Shotokan Karate Black Belt ==Defend the path of Truth== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad Posted February 24, 2002 Author Share Posted February 24, 2002 YODA no matter how you are standing you always in a stance, so if you do prefer quickness of foot and mobilty, then there must be a stance for it, whether it simply being left stance or right stance, Brown Sash Hsing I/Lau Gar Kung FuBrown Belt San Shou17 yr oldhttp://www.selfdefencehelp.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousOne Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Bruce Lee studied this extensively and in his book he gives some valuable insights to his research. Stances in Kata are designed to develop leg strength. When you are sparring one normally takes a higher stance. When I spar I take a stance similar to the rooted stance of Shotokan (Fudo-Dachi) but slightly higher. This is very similar to the South Paw stance in boxing. I am just as comfortable in the Othodox position. 7th Dan ChidokaiA true combat warrior has to be hard as nails in mind, body and soul. Warriors are action takers and not action fakers. If you are cruising, make time for losing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Whee, I like the only stance I know. Feet about a feet apart, left foot out, on the balls of my feet. My left jaw tucked into my left shoulder, right hand next to my right jaw and my left hand hanging around at about chest height. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaolin Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Stances are used to generate power and prevent a skilled opponent from turning you into a bird... Believe it or not the old masters probably were aware that one could jump around in combat it's just that they chose to root themselves to the ground instead for control and power. Those that I have trained with have found the classical 'stances' to be quite mobile and useful when properly applied. Instead of left or right facing we prefer forward facing from outside range..this allows us to move into any position and does not offer the opponent a lead leg to attack or grab, it also allows us to counter any leg attack with one of our own and imploy sticking legs if and when needed. Again all 'stances' are transitory and the important thing (for us) is to maintain a lowered center of gravity, this is critical for proper issuing of energy needed for attacks, defense and traps, not to mention helping to keep us on our feet. Jim Moy Yat Ving Tsun Rest in peace: Moy Yat Sifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joecooke007 Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 My favorite stance in sanchin dachi (half moon stance) in karate. It is very strong. All of your muscles must be tense. The instructor in traditional school test this stance by hitting you with a stick. Boards don't hit back. -Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Well I like the stance were you left foot is infront abit then right a bit back and shoulder lenght apart Because I feel most comfortable in that poistion and easy to throw a quick punch and pretty quick kick. _________________ karateforums Sempai: David when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" [ This Message was edited by: kicker on 2002-03-03 17:07 ] when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggy9 Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Is there a name for the stance when youre ontop of youre opponent, who happens to be begging for mercy at youre feet?? Because I quite like that one...lol Shotokan Karate Black Belt ==Defend the path of Truth== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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