| Bending ready stance (Guburyo junbi sogi) | |
| It is classified into type A and B. When standing with a right foot executing a left forearm guarding block, it is called a right bending ready stance and vice-versa.
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| Type А | |
| It is principally used for a preparatory position of side piercing and side thrusting kicks. | |
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| Left bending ready stance Front view |
Left bending ready stance Side view |
| Тype B | |
| It is a preparatory position of back piercing kick. The distance between the fists and thigh is about 25 centimeters. The elbow should be bent 30 degrees. | |
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| Left bending ready stance Front view |
Left bending ready stance Side view |











