Taekwondo · Stance & guard · Warm-up

Stance and guard in the mirror

Hold fighting stance, switch stances on a count, and check the guard and weight.

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Time
6 min
Players
1–30
Age
U5+
Area
Mat

Setup

  1. Students in rows facing the mirror or instructor.

How it runs

  1. Fighting stance; on each count switch feet with a small hop.
  2. Every tenth count, hold and check guard, chin and knees.
  3. Two minutes, then add a bounce rhythm.

Coaching points

  • Weight on the balls of the feet, knees soft.
  • Hands up, chin down, elbows in.
  • Hips side-on to the target.

Common mistakes

  • Standing flat-footed.
  • Hands dropping on the switch.

Say it: “Light feet, hands up.”

Make it harder

  • Switch on a clap, not a count.
  • Add a slip after each switch.

Make it easier

  • No hop, step through.
  • Slower count.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.