NormaStitz (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I was taught the cat stance way too.

Hotora86 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I was taught differently. We turned and stood in a neko-ashi-dachi-like stance, then thrust the leg.

redmistpete (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

That 'dropping' front knee, at the start of the technique, seems to work for all techniques (when moving forwards). I use it a lot because it allows you to quickly initiate movement of your body-mass and immediately drive forwards by pushing with the supporting leg instead of having to pull the legs together first before being able to push forward; increases speed dramatically. ;)