Instructions for a Taekwondo Ready Stance

This page teaches you how to do a Taekwondo Ready Stance. In Korean, this stance is known as Joon Bi (also spelled as Junbi or Choonbi). Stances are used in Taekwondo forms and patterns, training exercises, sparring, etc.

For more stance instructions, please visit the main Taekwondo Stances section.

Written Instructions for a Taekwondo Ready Stance

• You start at attention.
• You move your left foot and stand with your feet one shoulder length apart.
• Your head & body should be facing forward. You should be standing straight up (not bent forward).
• Bring your hands to chest height, make a fist and then move your fists down to belt level. Your elbows should be slightly bent.
• Your fists should be a fist-size away from your body (not touching your body).

References

1. Taekwondo Animals, Taekwondo Stances, http://www.taekwondoanimals.com/taekwondo-stances.asp, Added - 03/02/14