YOI – THE READY STANCE
What does Yoi mean?
Yoi means ready.
What is the natural stance and what is its purpose?
This is the ready or Yoi position for the first movement of the kata.
- The foot position for natural stance is about shoulder width with the toes slightly outwards.
- The shoulders, knees and breathing are relaxed.
- The mind is relaxed but alert.
- Internal awareness is in the lower abdominal region.
