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Techniques -
Basics: Stances
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The Hourglass stance is one of the first defensive postures that
you learn. Its benefit is that it protects the groin area from attack.
You may perform this stance by moving out of the attention stance and
into the hourglass stance. From the attention stance pivot your heels
outwards by turning on the balls of your feet. Do not move your feet
just pivot the heels out to the back sides. After pivoting lower your
stance by bending your knees slightly, around 3 inches (10 cm). At the
same time bring your arms up to the front of your waist and clench your
fist. Continue to look forward. Try to relax while you are performing
this stance.
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Steps: |
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1. Start from an Attention Stance. |
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2. Pivot heels outwards by turning on the balls of the feet. |
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3. Lower your stance by 3 inches bending your knees slightly. |
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4.
Bring your
arms to your waist and clench your fist. |
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5. Try to relax and hold the position comfortably. |
Below find some examples of the Sanchin Dachi or CLosed Defensive Stance.
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