Stances

Sitting Stance

• Front leg bent over back knee
• Front foot completely flat on ground
• Back foot up on ball of foot
• Back knee almost touching ground (but NOT quite)
• Back straight
• Punching forwards with full extension
• Back hand by side

Empty Stance

• Back leg bearing approximately 90% weight and bent
• Back foot at approximately 30°
• Back knee pointing in same direction as back foot
• Front leg straight with toe pointed (touching ground)
• Hips pointing forwards
• Front palm with back hook
• Keep your back straight!!!
• Lower is better but never at the cost of correct posture