Posture, stance, and breathing are the three most important foundations of any technique. Posture is an important part of any stance. Posture is correct body and spine alignment.

The spine consists of 24 moving bones supported by muscles. Pairs of nerve roots exit the spine from between these interlocking bones called vertebrae. The spinal column is an essential link between the body and the nervous system. The extremities are all controlled by the information sent through these links. When there is abnormal pressure or tension on the vertebrae, information from the spinal cord is hampered. Good posture keep the nervous system operating correctly.

For correct posture

• Neck and back should be straight and natural (not stiff) so the back muscles can transfer body pressures to the feet. Allow the body to assume its natural condition (relaxation) without any forced intent.

• Neck should be relaxed so the head is floating independently from the body, if head was hanging from the ceiling. When you release tension in the neck, the head will naturally float upward.

• Keep tailbone pulled in to lengthen the lower back. The body pressures are handled by the back, the neck does not participate.

• When executing a technique, if the mind is concentrate on the head, you will reach forward and the upper torso will lean. Concentration should be from lower stomach( Tan-den) outward, so the enter of mass adds to the power of a technique.

Many people ignore these points and just imitate the outer form, the result is:

• Strengthening bad habits of movement

• Techniques that are limited to the muscular ability of the arms or legs

• Greater chance of injury

If the posture is right, then:

• Breathing is unrestricted.

• Body action will be smooth and quick.

• Muscles action may achieve maximum contraction or expansion. You must not confuse muscle relaxation with collapse and loss of posture.

• Good posture will prevent back injury and may help improve existing injury.

When trying to maintain good posture, you should "let" muscles maintain posture rather than trying to use muscles to "do" something to maintain posture. Allow the body to assume its natural condition, which is relaxation. When you release the tension in the neck, the head will lift. The torso will lengthen naturally when a one learns not to compress the spine. This lengthening is the natural result of pulling the head upward.

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