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How to Assume a Ready Stance in Aikido
- 1). Face forward, maintaining a straight posture with your upper body. Keep your shoulders square.
- 2). Place one leg forward, bending the knee slightly.
- 3). Place the other leg to the back, about one and a half steps behind, keeping it straight.
- 4). Be sure both feet face forward (ai-hanmi) and both heels touch the floor.
- 5). Distribute about 60 percent of your weight over the front foot; 40 percent over the back foot.
- 6). Bend your elbows slightly, arms to the side.
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