How do you do close stance in tae kwon do?

Answer 1

Stance or posture is a vital element in the sport of Taekwondo.

The proper stance in Taekwondo means the well balanced standing posture either on one foot or both while performance. There are various stances in Taekwondo, the close stances are as followed:-

1. MOA SEOGI - CLOSE STANCE.

• Close leg stance, both the feet and the heel together.
• The body weight spread over the both feet equally.

2. DWICHUK MOASEOGI - ATTENTION STANCE.

• Stand as the toes are outstretched for 45 degree, with the ball of the foot touching each other.
• The body weight should be spread over the both feet equally.

3. PYONHI SEOGI - READY STANCE.

• Spread the left foot side-wise, (left foot distance with the right foot) according to your shoulder's size.
• The angle of the both feet should be 22.5 degree, the balance of weight is equally divided into both the feet.

4. NARANHI SEOGI - PARALLEL STANCE.

• Spread the left foot side-wise, (one foot distance with the right foot) according to your shoulder's size.
• The angle of both the feet is in parallel to each other, the balance of weight is equally divided between both the feet.
• This stance is normally used in a "Junbi Seogi" ready position for fundamental pattern.

5. MO SEOGI - ANGLE STANCE.

• To stand with either foot advance one step forward from the stance of Naranhi Seogi stance is called Mo Seogi, the balance of weight is equally divided into both the feet.