How to Assume a Front Stance in Tae Kwon Do
The front stance is a strong offensive position that enables you to throw effective rear leg kicks, as well as both front and rear hand strikes.
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Instructions
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Face forward, maintaining a straight posture with your upper body. Keep your shoulders square.
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Place one leg forward, bending the knee at a 90-degree angle.
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Place the other leg to the back, keeping it straight.
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Be sure both feet face forward and both heels touch the floor.
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Keep your legs about shoulder-width apart.
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Hold your arms to your sides with your elbows bent and your hands in fists.
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Tips & Warnings
An exaggerated front stance (notchwoh sae) is used for thrusting strikes. It's also a good for building strong leg muscles.
A short front stance (pahn chun ja sae) is used to perform overhead or high strikes. It's also a variation of a fighting stance used for freestyle sparring.
Because the body is open to a frontal attack, the front stance is not an effective defense position.
Practice your stance in front of a full-length mirror. Try to lower your stance to increase stability.
Martial arts is a physically demanding activity. Warm up with stretching before attempting any martial arts technique.
If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.
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Comments
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I don't think that a Front stance can make you easier to throw a kick. Because it's squat too deep that makes you take a lot of time to stand up to kick!
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marinestearns
May 02, 2007
Front stance tip- For a proper front stance, place both fists palms up to you sides (about where your seams are at the waist). Head up and straight forward.
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marinestearns
May 02, 2007
Front stance tip- For a proper front stance, place both fists palms up to you sides (about where your seams are at the waist). Head up and straight forward.
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Aug 08, 2006
When doing the front stance, the the knee of the front leg should be directly over the ankle. If the toes are out too far (where you can see them), this can be bad on the knee.
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Nov 22, 2005
When doing the front stance, always keep a wide stance so that way you have better balance.
