tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020823067576006225.post7908447877012313815..comments2024-02-15T17:22:22.519+09:00Comments on Gaijin Explorer: How Far With the Knee?Zacky Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174486813298415578noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020823067576006225.post-8903642784328212092010-12-10T10:11:25.057+09:002010-12-10T10:11:25.057+09:00You brought up a good point about fixed-step push ...You brought up a good point about fixed-step push hands. It drives me crazy and it's only for early learning. <br />If they want you more forward, just make sure that your knee is in complete alingment with the toes. Otherwise, you will put too much stress on the knee.<br />Now, think about the San Ti stance in Xingyi. That is a third method you did not mention. Front leg slants forward, rear shin slants backward, like a stront "A" frame or truss roof. I find very good mobility with that. But Aikido relys a lot on developing a lot of centrifugal force, hence the tenkan. There may be an element of swordplay in the stance that requires a more forward lean. Think about bouncy Kendo people.Dojo Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057645566330892415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020823067576006225.post-37825465095215525882010-12-10T03:40:18.267+09:002010-12-10T03:40:18.267+09:00it's funny because we practice forward stance ...it's funny because we practice forward stance a lot--esp. in kata--and then throw it away when it's time for technique. we use a cat stance and high sanchin and sometimes a very high forward stance. this is all for mobility.... that said, we practice a deep stance leaning over the toes but would be corrected quickly if done that way in a technique. it's a paradox for sure.jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623739973599458366noreply@blogger.com