Position of the feet The front foot points straight forward and the back foot is angled 45 degrees.
Distance separating the feet The width is your shoulder-width. The length is 1.5 times your shoulder-width.
Weight distribution The weight is distributed 50/50 between the front and rear legs.
First pattern used ChonJi
Variations A right walking stance is with the right foot forward, and a left walking stance is with the left foot foward.
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