A distinction is made between the left-handed and right-handed stance. Right-handers take the left stance (left foot in front), while left-handers take the right stance (right foot in front). The left-hand stance: The left foot is placed one step forwards from a parallel stance approximately shoulder-width apart so that the right hand is behind. The right hand corresponds to the striking hand, the left hand to the leading hand. The distance between the two feet is approximately one shoulder width, with the feet on a diagonal to each other. Both feet point forwards and the weight is evenly distributed over both legs, with only the balls of the feet in contact with the floor (heels raised). The front shoulder is turned slightly inwards. The whole body is slightly crouched, the knees are slightly bent and soft. The striking hand is placed in front of the chin and rests against the body. The lead hand is in front at eye level. The fists point outwards with the back. The arms are in front of the body and the elbows point downwards so that the arms cover the body. The punching or leading hand is extended straight forwards alternately at a high frequency (fast, straight punching movements). The upper body always remains stable and faces forwards. During the punching movements, the legs are in motion all the time/standing trotting in place (punching hand and supporting leg on the same side).
Attention:
Always keep your arms up (chin or eye level), do not put your heels down.
Lighten:
Smaller movements/lower intensity of the punching movement.
Harden:
Hold additional weight on the arms or in the hands.
