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Foot Maneuver

 

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A category of stance physically distinguishable by a Heel-Toe Alignment of width, a depth alignment approximately half of a Horse stance, and one foot turned parallel to Point of Reference - while the other foot is positioned on the ball of the foot - arms in a ready position - eyes directed forward.

 

Inflected Form(s):

Twisting (adjective), Twists (plural), Twisted (past tense)

 

Comments:

The types of Twist stances are:

Front Twist

Rear Twist

 

Derivation:

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Twist is short for twisted horse.  Created from the fact that this stance is easily formed by rotating at the waist from a horse stance, allowing the feet to pivot.

 

Related Definition(s):

1.

Rotating Twist

 

2.

Align, Basic, Bow, Foot Maneuver, Front Twist, Kneel, Horse, Maneuver, Rear Twist, Rotating Twist, Salutation, Specialized Stance, Stance