AMERICAN TANG SOO DO STANCES
CHUMBAE STANCE (“ready position”):
CHUMBAE STANCE (“ready position”):
CHUMBAE STANCE (“ready position”):
Feet are one shoulder width apart and are pointed straight ahead. Knees are slightly bent, and fists are in front of the student’s belt with arms extended and eyes straight ahead. There is no moving in Chumbae stance.
BACK STANCE:
CHUMBAE STANCE (“ready position”):
CHUMBAE STANCE (“ready position”):
Starting from Chumbae stance, turn the right foot out to a 90 degree angle, step back 1 1/2 shoulder widths, while keeping the stance one shoulder width wide (apart). The left leg is forward. Both knees are bent and bowed over the feet. The left shoulder is forward, and the right fist is in front of the solar plexus. The left fist is in front of the jaw, with the elbows sinking over the ribs. Hips and shoulders are facing a 45 degree angle; the head is facing forward, and the back is straight.
75% of the body weight is shifted onto the back leg.
Students should always Ke-l when entering a stance from Chumbae stance or when switching stances.
FRONT STANCE:
CHUMBAE STANCE (“ready position”):
STRADDLE LEG STANCE:
Starting from Chumbae stance, the left leg steps forward 1 1/2 shoulder widths (while keeping the stance one shoulder width wide). The front (left) knee bends so the shin is perpendicular to the floor. The rear leg is completely extended, but both heels e down. The back is straight, and the hips are forward. The knees, hips, shoulders, and eyes are facing forward (parallel the front wall). 75% of the body weight is shifted over the front leg. When practicing, pull both fists back to the hips (to monitor the hips being straight).
STRADDLE LEG STANCE:
STRADDLE LEG STANCE:
STRADDLE LEG STANCE:
Starting from Chumbae stance, put fists on hips.* The left leg steps out 2 shoulder widths apart. Both feet are pointing straight ahead. Knees are bent and bowed toward the feet; the back is straight, and weight is evenly distributed on both legs.
hips” refers to the area between the hip bone and the lower rib. (This protects the area in which there is no bone). Elbows are back, shoulders are moved forward, and arms are ready to punch. Wrists are straight.
CAT STANCE:
STRADDLE LEG STANCE:
FIGHTING STANCE:
Start with the feet together. Pivoting on the heel of the right foot, point the right foot out at a 45 degree angle. Move the left foot forward, placing the left heel where the left toes were. Bend the right knee, placing all the weight on this (rear). leg. Raise the left foot onto the tips of the toes. Hips and shoulders are pointed forward.
FIGHTING STANCE:
STRADDLE LEG STANCE:
FIGHTING STANCE:
This is a modified back stance to enable the student to react flexibly to various fighting conditions. In general, legs are less than 1 1/2 shoulder widths long, and weight is more evenly distributed to increase mobility. Hand positions are also subject to change