bending ready stance (guburyo junbi sogi)

It is classified into types 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.

Type A

It is principally used for a pre-paratory position of side piercing and side thrusting kicks.

Type B

It is a preparatory position of back Piercing kick.

1. The distance between the fists and thigh is about 25 centimeters.
2. The elbow should be bent 30 degrees.