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  2. Front stance - Wikipedia

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    Front stance, sometimes also called forward leaning stance or forward stance, is a basic stance used in various Asian martial arts.Although the specifics of the stance vary by style, overall it is visually similar to a lunge, with the forward leg bent at the knee, and the rear leg straight, while the hips and shoulders remain squarely facing forward.

  3. Karate stances - Wikipedia

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    The front foot moves one foot-length forward, increasing stability and making it possible to perform a strong attack with the rear foot. Kōkutsu-dachi (後屈立, back long stance) This is a mirror image of zenkutsu-dachi, where the rear leg is bent strongly at the knee and the front leg is either straight or slightly bent, depending on the style.

  4. Front kick - Wikipedia

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    The front kick in martial arts is a kick executed by lifting the knee straight forward, while keeping the foot and shin either hanging freely or pulled to the hip, and then straightening the leg in front of the practitioner and striking the target area. It is desirable to retract the leg immediately after delivering the kick, to avoid the ...

  5. Stance (martial arts) - Wikipedia

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    This position is generally employed as it is a neutral and agile position from which both attacks and defences may be launched. It provides for the delivery of force when attacking and stability when defending. Stances vary greatly in their application and form. In general, stances may be described in a number of ways: [1]

  6. Karate techniques - Wikipedia

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    In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus or one cun (inch) below the medial malleolus. Just below and slightly to the front of the knobby protruding of bone on the in side of the ankle of the right leg. Koori Gap between the first and second toe on the foot surface of the web. Gaishoho

  7. List of shotokan techniques - Wikipedia

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    Tsuru Ashi Dachi: hanging leg stance; Zenkutsu Dachi: front stance ТжвЧ; Yoi Dachi (usually called Yoi): basic stance/Ready position Yoi Dachi is Heiko Dachi with the hands out in a ready position. Yama Dachi: mountain stance (e.g. in the kata Jitte) Sochin Dachi: high-low blocking rooted stance; Shizen tai: natural stance

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  9. Roundhouse kick - Wikipedia

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    The kick is swung and then snapped in front of the practitioner to give them more power and velocity. The taekwondo kicking method is unique on its own. This makes the Taekwondo version of the kick much faster than the Muay Thai version. A similar kick is the front leg roundhouse, or "fast kick."