rb Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Although my foot doesn't point exactly at my opponent all the time, I'd say option A) and not as extreme as C). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirves Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 It depends, but usually if I just "drop into" a sparring stance to show something or for no reason, it looks mostly like option B. But when in action, hey that's another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iolair Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Just to be different, my front foot (usually my left, but I chop and change quite a lot) points in around 30 degrees from a line towards my opponent... Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotochem Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 I generally use option A most of the time. I keep the front foot pointing foward (its easier on my knees ). I am not square with my opponent, I keep my stance high leaning foward or back depending on the attack or defense. I do not keep my rear leg facing foward I shift it according to attack or defense its usually moving from 45-90 degrees. Im more of a counter puncher. Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedictbm Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 I generally use "a" but i keep my foot up on the ball(kinda like on your tip toes.) this allows for thrust kisk(low pwerful snap/front kick) which acts like a side kick. and this also frees your back leg to push into your oppenent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 i like the front stance or the cat stance both very good "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Actually, I find a full facing, sitting stance to be most effective. yeah, right, I'd get knocked on by butt... I dance around a lot between a and c, never use b, I find it ineffective for quickly launching anything off the front leg except a sidekick or inside swing kick (crescent kick to many of you i guess), and it limits the options and power for the rear leg. I dislike the cat-stance myself, it's tough to zip backwards quick. Might as well take my advice--I don't use it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu kid Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 First Of all you need to get used to sparring,With your right & left side. & Fight in a kibe dachi/horse stance,ALso known as a ready stance,The feet should be shoulder width. Or In a seisanstance/Sho zenkutsu dachi,The feet should be IN a 45 degree angle.But Never keep your front ft pointing toward your opponett,& make sure your KNees are bent. PS I AM A Sandan in ISSHINRYU KARATE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu kid Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 First Of all you need to get used to sparring,With your right & left side. & Fight in a kibA dachi/horse stance,ALso known as a ready stance,The feet should be shoulder width. Or In a seisanstance/Sho zenkutsu dachi,The feet should be IN a 45 degree angle.But Never keep your front ft pointing toward your opponett,& make sure your KNees are bent. PS I AM A Sandan in ISSHINRYU KARATE. & NOTHING WORKS BETTER THAN ISSHINRYU KARATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle-san Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 PS I AM A Sandan in ISSHINRYU KARATE. & NOTHING WORKS BETTER THAN ISSHINRYU KARATE Go find an Aikijutsu practitioner to dispute that fact for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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