Dwit Kubi (Seogi)

Dwit Kubi (Seogi) (뒷굽이 (서기)) is a stance in taekwondo: back Stance. The front foot points forward and the rear foot is turned outward, perpendicular to the front foot (about 90 degrees), so that the feet form an "L", about one foot length apart. The weight rests mostly on the rear leg (about 70% at the back, 30% at the front), with both knees bent. A typical defensive stance in poomsae (Taegeuk 3 to 8) and in sparring, it is used for blocks (for example Sonnal Makgi) and to chamber…

The front foot points forward and the rear foot is turned outward, perpendicular to the front foot (about 90 degrees), so that the feet form an "L", about one foot length apart. The weight rests mostly on the rear leg (about 70% at the back, 30% at the front), with both knees bent. A typical defensive stance in poomsae (Taegeuk 3 to 8) and in sparring, it is used for blocks (for example Sonnal Makgi) and to chamber a kick with the front leg.