In Warrior 2, which direction should the back heel face?

In Warrior 2, which direction should the back heel face?

• A. Down to the mat
• B. Forward
• C. Upward
• D. Out to the side

Answer: (A)

In Warrior II, grounding through the back foot is essential to create a stable base and open the hips. The back heel should press down into the mat, with the foot rotated so the front foot points forward and the back foot sits firmly on the ground. This downward position locks the back leg, supports knee safety, and helps keep the hips square while the arms reach out. If the back heel faced forward or angled upward, the leg wouldn’t stay grounded and the alignment would wobble; turning the heel down maintains the proper line from the ground up and keeps the torso aligned with the extended arms.

In Warrior II, grounding through the back foot is essential to create a stable base and open the hips. The back heel should press down into the mat, with the foot rotated so the front foot points forward and the back foot sits firmly on the ground. This downward position locks the back leg, supports knee safety, and helps keep the hips square while the arms reach out. If the back heel faced forward or angled upward, the leg wouldn’t stay grounded and the alignment would wobble; turning the heel down maintains the proper line from the ground up and keeps the torso aligned with the extended arms.