I tend to transform my stance into a Neko Ashi Dachi from Sanchin Dachi when edging.
Being on the ball of my foot creates one extra articulation in the shock absorption leg
system, and is the most fine tuned of all, allowing for micro adjustments to edging
At the peak moment of needing maximum stability, both feet are along the centreline
(front foot toes and rear foot heel on or crossing the centreline). Contrary to common
belief, this gives you the maximum stability and recovery
Above: With bent knees, and a vertical upright upper body, you can absorb the largest
of hits and come through it. Below: Each successive design of mine gets narrower than
the one before, and my ability to run harder things increases along with it. While it
feels odd initially, when you’re used to wide boards, it is in fact ultimately better.
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