Karate Stances

Karate Stances

Subi Dachi Pidgeon-Toed Stance Shoulders kept even Knees Knees slightly slightly bent bent inward inward Extremely short distance forward Heels about shoulder-width apart Feet angled, toes-inward HanZen Kutsu Dachi Walking Length Stance Shoulders kept even Should be able to see the tips of your toes Forward knee is slightly bent Back knee is kept straight Short stride Front foot is straight About shoulder-width apart Back foot’s heel is turned inward Zen-Kutsu Dachi Long Front Stance Shoulders kept even Should be able to see the tips of your toes Forward knee is bent Back knee is kept straight Very long stride Front foot is straight About shoulder-width apart Back foot’s heel is turned in Shiko Dachi Sumo Stance Shoulders kept even Both knees are bent Heels are turned inward Feet just outside shoulder width Feet are even with each other nekoashi Dachi Cat Stance Head faces forward Shoulders are turned Forward knee is bent Both knees are bent Back knee is bent Front heel is raised off of the floor very short distance forward less than shoulder- width wide Front foot is straight Back foot’s heel is turned in Kamae Dachi Fighting Stance Head faces forward Forward fist Shoulders is held away are turned at an angle Back fist Hips held at are turned lower ribs Forward knee is bent Both knees Back are bent knee is bent short distance forward less than shoulder- width wide Front foot is straight Back foot’s heel is turned in.

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