STANCES (Sogi)

The stance is the starting point of every Taekwon-Do movement, and thus the power and effectiveness of everything else relies on it. Stability, agility, balance and flexibility are the controlling factors. The basic principles for a proper stance are as follows:

1. Keep the back straight, with few exceptions
2. Relax the shoulders
3. Tense the abdomen
4. Maintain the correct facing depending on the stance and technique being used
5. Maintain equilibrium
6. Make correct use of the knee spring

For more detail, see Stances (pdf file)