CHALLENGE 2 TEST

The 4 Stances

TIER 1 - SINGLE FACET MOVEMENT

Drills for Skills - Stances / Movement

Drill 1: Front Position / Horse Stance

Moving back and forth from Front Position to Horse Stance

The front position/horse stance combination enhances lower body strength, balance, and coordination through fluid transitions. It promotes body awareness, proprioception, and spatial awareness, fostering confidence and motor control through synchronized upper and lower body engagement.

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This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Drill 2: Horse Stance - Hinge Step

Sliding our feet to move from a Horse Stance to a Sideways Horse Stance and back

Practicing the horse stance with a hinge builds lower body stability, hip mobility, and balance. This movement promotes body awareness and proprioception, improving weight shifts and spatial control without relying on visual cues.

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This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2

Drill 3: Horse Stance - Jump

Jumping to move from a Horse Stance to a Sideways Horse Stance and back

The horse stance with a 90° jump turn builds lower body power, coordination, and spatial awareness. Jumping and landing in a controlled manner strengthens leg muscles and dynamic balance, while alternating directions enhances proprioception and confidence in quick, precise transitions.

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This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2

Drill 4: Half-Moon Stance - Step

Using small steps to move from one Half-Moon Stance to another

Practicing the half-moon stance enhances balance, coordination, and spatial awareness through controlled, rhythmic foot placement. Alternating the stance strengthens the lower body, improves proprioception, and builds confidence in accurate foot positioning, supporting a stable foundation.

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Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2,3,4,10

Drill 5: Half-Moon Stance - Jump

Using jumps to move from one Half-Moon Stance to another

The half-moon stance with a jump switch improves coordination, balance, and leg strength through quick, controlled transitions. The jump reinforces spatial awareness and precise foot placement, enhancing agility and confidence.

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Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2,3,4,10

TIER 2 - DUAL FACET MOVEMENT

Drills for Skills - Stances / Movement

Drill 6: Half-Moon Stance - Step & Pivot

Stepping back and forth from different Half-Moon Stances and adding a pivot

Adding a 90-degree pivot to the Half-Moon Stance enhances balance, body awareness, and rotational control. Practitioners maintain alignment, strengthening core muscles, improving hip mobility, and enabling smooth transitions between linear and rotational motions.

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Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2

Drill 7: Half-Moon Stance - Jump & Pivot

Jumping back and forth from different Half-Moon Stances and adding a pivot

Adding a 90-degree pivot and return to the jump switch Half-Moon Stance drill builds balance recovery, core strength, and rotational control. This drill improves hip flexibility and coordination, fostering confidence in multidirectional movements and precise posture realignment.

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This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2

Drill 8: Half-Moon Stance - Step & Flamingo

Stepping back and forth from different Half-Moon Stances and adding a Flamingo Stance

Integrating a flamingo stance into the step switch Half-Moon drill enhances balance, single-leg stability, and lower body strength while training hip flexors and stabilizing muscles, improving control and focus. This movement refines proprioception, promoting confidence in dynamic balance and precise stance transitions.

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Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2

Drill 9: Half-Moon Stance - Jump & Flamingo

Jumping back and forth from different Half-Moon Stances and adding a Flamingo Stance

Integrating a flamingo stance into the jump switch Half-Moon drill combines explosive power with balance and core stability, strengthening hip flexors, improving coordination, and enhancing core engagement. This drill sharpens agility, dynamic balance, and spatial awareness in multidirectional motion.

Interactive Training – Follow Along

Teaching / Learning Strategies

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 2

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