Horse Stance
By Phil on Feb. 20, 2009.
Introduction: Stand with your feet parallel and bend your knees so that your whole body’s weight rests firmly over the soles of both feet. This stance is very effective for bringing energy down to the Dahn-jon as you concentrate your awareness there, taking advantage of the weight-bearing power of your feet.
Set: Spread your feet about one-and-a-half to two shoulder-widths apart and bend your knees. Ensure that your lower back is straight and that your upper body does not lean to the left or right. Align your feet so that they are parallel. Distribute your weight evenly over both feet and lower your center of gravity.
1. From the last movement of Gung-jeon-bo, position your hands in front of your chest as if holding a ball and turn your body 90 degrees to the left.
2. Spread your feet apart so that they are parallel to each other and bend your knees, adopting a Ki-ma Stance, as if riding a horse.
3. Lower your hands to your Dahn-jon.
4. Rotate your palms outward as you draw an oval with your hands, moving them from your Dahn jon to chest height.
5. Spread your hands about one foot apart.
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