Main stance dimensions
| Reference point | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Width | Minimal lateral offset |
| Width detail | Practically 0 shoulder widths wide, with the heels separated laterally by roughly 1 inch or 2.5 cm |
| Length | 1.5 shoulder widths long |
| Length measuring point | Measured from the big toe of the rear foot to the toes of the front foot |
| Weight distribution | 50% on the front leg and 50% on the rear leg |
Foot and leg structure
| Body part | Technical requirement |
|---|---|
| Rear foot | Turns 15 degrees inward |
| Front foot | Turns 15 degrees inward |
| Rear leg | Carries 50% of the body weight |
| Front leg | Carries 50% of the body weight |
| Body weight | Balanced equally through both legs, without leaning forward or backward |
How to measure the stance
The length of Fixed Stance is 1.5 shoulder widths. It is measured from the big toe of the rear foot to the toes of the front foot. This gives the stance a long front-to-back structure while keeping the body controlled over the base.
The width is minimal. The stance is practically 0 shoulder widths wide, with the heels separated laterally by roughly 1 inch or 2.5 cm. This small offset prevents the feet from sitting directly on the same line while still keeping the stance narrow and compact.
Students should not widen Fixed Stance to make it feel easier. A wider base may feel more comfortable at first, but it changes the technical character of Gojung Sogi. The stance should remain long, narrow, and measured, with the front and rear feet placed according to the correct reference points.
Weight distribution and posture
Fixed Stance uses a 50% and 50% weight distribution. The body weight is shared equally between the front leg and the rear leg. This is one of the main details that separates Fixed Stance from L-Stance, which places more weight on the rear leg.
The equal weight distribution should not make the stance loose or casual. The body must remain organized over the feet, with both legs supporting the position. The practitioner should avoid leaning forward into the front leg or sitting backward onto the rear leg.
Because Fixed Stance is long and narrow, balance depends on accurate placement. The equal weight should be felt through both legs, but the stance should still look compact from the side. If the student shifts too much weight forward or backward, the stance loses its fixed structure and becomes less reliable for technical application.
Facing options
| Facing | Use in Fixed Stance |
|---|---|
| Full facing | Not a standard facing option for Fixed Stance in this reference |
| Half facing | Standard facing option for Fixed Stance |
| Reverse half facing | Standard facing option for Fixed Stance |
| Side facing | Not a standard facing option for Fixed Stance in this reference |
Half facing in Fixed Stance
Fixed Stance is executed in Half Facing when the shoulders and hips are angled rather than squared directly forward. This keeps the body narrower while maintaining the long, stable base of the stance.
When using half facing, the stance measurements do not change. The length remains 1.5 shoulder widths, the lateral heel separation remains roughly 1 inch or 2.5 cm, both feet turn 15 degrees inward, and the weight stays equally distributed between both legs.
The student should avoid turning only the shoulders while leaving the hips disconnected. The facing must be organized through the whole body. The feet, hips, shoulders, and direction of the technique should work together without changing the stance into another Sogi.
Reverse half facing in Fixed Stance
Fixed Stance may also be executed in Reverse Half Facing. In this facing, the opposite side is turned forward according to the required movement. The stance remains narrow, long, and equally weighted, but the orientation of the hips and shoulders changes.
Reverse half facing should not be confused with twisting the upper body without control. The stance must remain structurally correct. The feet keep their 15-degree inward angle, the heels keep their minimal lateral offset, and the weight stays 50% on the front leg and 50% on the rear leg.
Reference checklist
| Check | Correct standard |
|---|---|
| Stance name | Fixed Stance (Gojung Sogi) |
| Width | Minimal lateral offset, practically 0 shoulder widths wide |
| Width detail | Heels separated laterally by roughly 1 inch or 2.5 cm |
| Length | 1.5 shoulder widths |
| Measuring point | From the big toe of the rear foot to the toes of the front foot |
| Weight | 50% front leg and 50% rear leg |
| Foot angles | Both feet turn 15 degrees inward |
| Facing options | Half facing or reverse half facing |
Common technical errors
The most common error in Fixed Stance is making the stance too wide. The stance should have only a minimal lateral offset, with the heels separated by roughly 1 inch or 2.5 cm. If the feet are spread too far apart sideways, the stance loses its correct narrow structure.
Another common error is using the weight distribution of L-Stance. Fixed Stance is not 70% on the rear leg and 30% on the front leg. It uses equal weight: 50% on each leg. Students should check that the body is not leaning backward or sitting too heavily on the rear leg.
Students should also check the foot angles. Both feet turn 15 degrees inward. If the feet point too far outward or too straight ahead, the stance may lose alignment and the body may become difficult to organize in half facing or reverse half facing. The final check is the facing: Fixed Stance is performed in half facing or reverse half facing, not full facing.
Key principle
Fixed Stance keeps the body stable through a long stance line, minimal lateral width, equal weight on both legs, and controlled half-facing structure.
Technical purpose
Fixed Stance, called Gojung Sogi in Korean terminology, is an ITF Taekwon-Do stance with a long base, minimal lateral width, and equal weight distribution. It is similar in length to L-Stance, but its weight is shared equally between the front and rear legs.
This article is a technical reference. It focuses on the specific structure of the stance: length, minimal width, measuring point, weight distribution, foot angles, and facing options. Students should use it to check the stance accurately, and instructors may use it as a simple correction guide in the Dojang.