I was fortunate enough to be mentored by Master Knight tonight before class. While we were working on Green abd High- Green self-defense and poomsaes, he stressed proper stances and hand placement. These are things you don't normally focus on because you're trying to remember the movements. But I understand why what he was saying is important. You can never do the basics enough. Being proficient in the basics isn't just important for white belts; it's the foundation of success for every belt level. Mastery of the basics determines how good a student will (or won't) be in the future. This includes poomsae quality, sparring effectiveness, self-defense techniques, and even your ability to teach others. So never stop doing them.