Reverse Bow (Stance)

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Reverse Bow (Stance)

 

A specific type of Bow and Arrow stance which is physically distinguishable by a 40%-60% weight distribution, Toe-Heel Alignment of width, Heel-Knee Alignment of depth, front knee extended relatively straight and rear knee comfortably bent as a general alignment of height; the rotational alignment of the body and front foot backward on a 135 degree angle to to the Point of Reference, front foot forward on a 45 degree angle to the Point of Reference.

 

Comments:

 

This stance is considered to be a transitional stance for retreating.

 

This stance is most often used for alignment of the front hand to strike with a hammer-fist or some variation there of to the lower zone of an opponent.

 

From one perspective, the reverse bow resembles a forward bow oriented toward the rear flank only with the attention remaining toward a fixed forward direction.

 

Derivation:

 

This stance derives its name from the fact that it is generally considered the reverse of the forward bow stance.