Progressive Combat Kenpo Stances

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Name	Description	Concepts
Attention Stance	Heels together, hands at sides.	Disciplinary stance
Natural Stance	Feet shoulder width apart, arms relaxed at side.	Disciplinary stance
Rest Stance	Feet shoulder width apart, hands clasped behind back	Disciplinary stance
Horse Stance	Feet outside shoulder width, knees bent, hands at side bent, fists in at waist, knees out over ankles.	Disciplinary and training stance A 50-50 weight ratio
Meditating Stance	Horse stance, arms chest level, elbows bent, left hand over right fist in salute position.	Disciplinary stance
Neutral Bow	Natural stance, drop leg back, feet at 45 degrees, front toe parallel to rear heel, front arm out at 90 degrees in front of face, rear arm in close covering midsection.	Center line partially open All 4 weapons available A 50-50 weight ratio Using forward weapon
Forward Bow	From a Neutral Bow, turn rear foot to face front, rear foot flat, rear leg straight, front knee bent. Should not be ale to see front toes.	Center line partially open All 4 weapons available A 60-40 weight ratio Torque Using rear weapon
Reverse Bow	Forward Bow, turn head to look backwards.	Transitionary stance for rear strike or defense from forward bow.
Cat Stance	From neutral bow turn rear leg out at 90 degree from front.  Drag front foot back towards heel of rear foot.  Only ball of front foot on ground.	Center line partially open Has an 90-10 weight ratio
Kneel	From neutral or forward Bow, bend knee and shift in at 45 degrees and stay up on ball of foot with kneel or lead leg.	Used in shifting during strikes and locking opponents legs
Crane	From neutral bow turn rear leg out at 90 degree from front while doing an inward outward parry.  Bending front knee up bringing bottom of lead foot to rest on rear knee.  Hands remain out in hooking position.	Defensive move.