AndrewGreen Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Most boxer/kickboxers and coaches will tell you to stick to one stance. For 99% of people focusing on one will make you a better fighter then trying to do both. If you are right handed this generally means left foot forward for striking arts. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirves Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 The reason that many schools teach left foot forward is that a majority of the population is right handed and will also be in this stance. Only applies to styles which want to keep the weak side forward. Lots of styles prefer strong side forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major_motoko Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 I can see the reasons for both ideas.. learn both stances or only practice left side forward. In my dojo we are told to change stance as needed in a fight and we practice quick stance change from left to right. I have to admit tho, I favour my weak side forward (left leg in front) as I feel more comfortable firing off my strong kicks from my right leg. Because of this when I spar I really have to make a conscious effort to practice BOTH sides! I don't see anything wrong with training always left leg forward if that's what works for you, as long as you learn how to fire off kicks from the leading leg as well as the rear leg as well as hand attacks from both arms. You should also practice sparring with someone who is used to changing their stance, as it could catch you out in a fight. motoko 2nd Kyu Brown Belt, Wado Ryu Karate-do"Daniel-san best karate still inside!" Mr Myagi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 The reason that many schools teach left foot forward is that a majority of the population is right handed and will also be in this stance. Only applies to styles which want to keep the weak side forward. Lots of styles prefer strong side forward. True-there are many different styles and ways to spar and each school and teacher has a different way of doing things. Balancing both sides through practice will be to your advantage both in the ring and on the street. Razor says "Just do what your instructor says"....trust your instructor and your art, if you don't you may need to find a place where you are more comfortable. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mArTiAl_GiRl Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 huh? I just realized, that we do the same at our Dojo! Kill is love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommarker Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 I guess if your instructor is Bill Wallace, then left-leg forward is the way to go I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerspirit Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 Just do what your instructor says. WHat side you use does not matter. Does it??? correct way off think do wat ta sensei says.if u let me come of the story for a moment. a story i heard about the late sensei eneoda. once trainin in england he gave out to students about makin faces steppin forward and of coarse when he stepped forward he mad big faces. a student called him on it and sensei yelled at him and killed him 4 the whole train afterward he said ta him in a lean voice"must alway do what sensei says understand" Impossible is not a fact, It's an opinion!Shotokan-Nidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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