Moving in a Staggered Stance

·         Make sure that you take small steps—don’t allow the bottom of your feet to come too high off of the mat. If you want to move backwards use your back foot first, then follow it with your lead foot.

·         If you want to move left, you will have to move your lead leg to the left first, putting most of the weight on your front toe for a split second.

·         Once you move your lead led, move your trail leg to the left as well, rocking your weight from your front leg to your back leg as you move.

·         If you want to move to the right you will need to lead with your right leg. Move your right leg to the right first then follow it up with your left.