A specific type of Bow and Arrow stance which is physically distinguishable by a 60%-40% weight distribution, Toe-Heel Alignment of width, Heel-Knee Alignment of depth, rear knee extended relatively straight and front knee comfortably bent as a general alignment of height; the rotational alignment of the body parallel to the Point of Reference, front foot on a forward, 45 degree angle to the Point of Reference, and the rear foot perpendicular to the Point of Reference.

Comments:

This stance is considered to be American Kenpo's standard pushing stance.

Some of the primary purposes of this stance are:

a)bracing from a forward pressure

b)extending the forward reach of the rear hand

c)creating a brace angle for forward pressure with either (or both) hand(s)

A.K.A.:

Front Bow (stance)

Derivation:

This stance derives its name from the fact that it moves both the weight and alignment of the body to a more forward position than the standard neutral bow stance.

Historically speaking this stance was referred to as the front bow. That name was eventually replaced (in the early 1970's) with forward bow.