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Step 1
Assume a right ready stance by placing your right foot in front of you, angled at about 45 degrees to the inside. The left foot is about 18" behind the right, and points at a slightly more forward angle than the front foot. Elevate the back heel a couple of inches and align it with the big toe on your front foot. Square your hips to the side, with your arms held in a defensive position: hands just below the chin, either in fists or open hands. Angle your shoulders slightly forward.
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Step 2
Assume a left ready stance by placing your left foot in front of you, angled at about 45 degrees to the inside. The right foot is about 18" behind the left and points at a slightly more forward angle than the front foot. Elevate the back heel a couple of inches and align it with the big toe on your front foot. Square your hips to the side, with your arms held in the defensive position detailed in Step 1. Again, angle your shoulders slightly forward.
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Step 3
Assume a horse stance by placing your feet about double shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees deeply, so that your thighs are as close to parallel with the ground as possible. Extend your bottom out to the back, while arching your back slightly to stay upright and maintain your balance. Hold your arms at waist level, with your elbows bent and close to your body and your hands in upturned fists.
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Step 4
Assume a grappling stance by placing your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart and bending your knees a bit. Square your the hips slightly to one side, with one foot facing toward your front and the other turned slightly inward with the heel raised. Hold your arms in ready position, with your elbows bent and held close to your body and your hands just under your chin--either in open hands or fists.
