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The Advance
The most common step.
How to do it:
Move your lead foot forward first.
Then bring your back foot up to reestablish your stance.
Maintain your same width and orientation—don’t cross your feet.
Tips:
Steps should be smooth and gliding.
Don’t bounce or rise up; keep the head level.
The Retreat
The mirror of the advance.
How to do it:
Move your back foot backward first.
Then slide your front foot back to reset your stance.
Tips:
Keep your weight slightly back to stay ready to react.
Don’t let your feet drift too close together.
The Passing Step
This changes which foot is forward—an essential movement for powerful cuts and entering distance.
Passing Forward:
Your back leg steps past your front leg.
This becomes your new front leg.
You end up in the opposite stance (e.g., right-foot forward becomes left-foot forward).
Passing Backward:
Your front leg steps behind your back leg.
That leg becomes the new rear leg.
You switch stance in reverse.
Tips:
Keep your torso facing your opponent.
Avoid “walking normally”—your feet stay controlled and aligned.