a) proper alignments:
| i) | width = toe/heel |
| ii) | depth = heel/knee |
| iii) | height = bend rear knee to approximate height of open vertical hand |
b) proper rotation:
| i) | feet = forward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | body = forward at 45 degree angle |
c) proper weight distribution:
| i) | 50% / 50% between feet |
d) proper positioning:
| i) | back vertical |
| ii) | rear foot on ball |
Form Specific
a) improper positioning:
| i) | not dropping into stance with execution of strike |
Note: The Wide Kneel in Short Form Two is used to isolate the power principle of Gravitational Marriage and as such change of height should be synched with the execution of the block / strike.
Comments
a) Some of the most common mistakes of the Wide Kneel are:
| i) | not having both feet point forward at 45 degree angle |
| ii) | not having the proper width (toe / heel alignment) or depth (heel / knee alignment) |
| iii) | uneven weight distribution (50% / 50%) |
| iv) | not keeping the back up straight |
Example of proper Wide Kneel
Example of Proper Wide Kneel
Example of improper rear foot angle for Wide Kneel
Example of improper foot angles (both) for Wide Kneel
Example of improper front foot angle for Wide Kneel
Example of improper width (wide) for Wide Kneel
Example of improper width (narrow) for Wide Kneel