KizaKiza 跪座 means kneeling posture and refers to a kneeling position in which the toes are flexed under so that the balls of the feet remain on the floor. More 跪座 means kneeling posture and refers to a kneeling position in which the toes are flexed under so that the balls of the feet remain on the floor. Unlike ordinary seiza, in which the tops of the feet lie flat, kizaKiza 跪座 means kneeling posture and refers to a kneeling position in which the toes are flexed under so that the balls of the feet remain on the floor. More keeps the feet engaged and allows the practitioner to rise or move more readily. In some martial arts, this position is described as having “live feet” or “live toes,” while the relaxed foot position of seiza is referred to as “dead feet” or “dead toes.”
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Seiza 正座 – formal kneeling posture, normally sitting on the heels with the tops of the feet flat on the floor.
KizaKiza 跪座 means kneeling posture and refers to a kneeling position in which the toes are flexed under so that the balls of the feet remain on the floor. More 跪座 – kneeling with the toes tucked under, making it easier to rise or move.
AnzaAnza (安座) is an old Japanese word meaning “peaceful sitting” or “sitting calmly.” More 安座 – relaxed or comfortable sitting, often cross-legged.
AguraAgura (胡坐 / あぐら) which is the ordinary Japanese term for sitting cross-legged, typically with the legs folded loosely in front of the body. More 胡坐 – ordinary cross-legged sitting.
