Footdrills: SEDIA and SENANG DIRI

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Introduction

The two most basic drills that you’ll learn are SEDIA and SENANG DIRI. SEDIA means to stand at attention, and SENANG DIRI means to stand at ease.

You may have done these drills before, or heard about them, but perhaps you don’t do it the UG way.

In NCDCC, SEDIA and SENANG DIRI have the same timing: check-one.

SENANG DIRI

For SENANG DIRI, your arms should be behind your back, with your hands folded. On check, you left leg should be raised to 90°, and on one, you should stomp your foot down.

Here’s a simple diagram for SENANG DIRI:

SEDIA

For SEDIA, you raise your left leg to 90° on check, and stomp your left foot on one. Your arms, from behind your back, should be locked at the elbows at your sides on check, when your leg is raised.

Take a look at this handy image for SEDIA (and yes, I drew that myself):

I hope you got that!

Hands

SENANG DIRI

You hands for SENANG DIRI should be behind your back, your righthand folded over your left, like so:

SEDIA

You hands should be at your sides, locked at your elbow, so that it is straight. Your hand should be curled to a fist, with the thumbs tucked out and pointing down, like so:

Full body position

To combine the hands and legs together, this is how you will stand at the respective times.

Conclusion

SEDIA and SENANG DIRI are the 2 most basic commands. You should quickly grasp this, and remember which leg moves, how to fold your hands etc, or you’ll have lots more trouble down the road. Good luck!