Kiba Dachi (Horse Riding Stance) Shotokan karate stance kiba dachi is first used when practicing yoko geri kekomi (side thrust kick) and yoko geri keage (side snap kick). Kiba dachi is also used extensively throughout the Shotokan kata. This is classed as a basic stance and most people can grasp the basic fundamentals of this […]
Neko Ashi Dachi (Cat Stance) This stance is used in several black belt Shotokan kata. The practice of this karate stance varies from Dojo to Dojo, so please check with your Sensei. This is the way we practice Neko Ashi Dachi at SKO. Neko Ashi Dachi (cat stance) 1. Weight distribution for Neko Ashi Dachi […]
Heiko Dachi (Natural Stance) Karateka start using heiko dachi from their first class. This stance is used before just about everything when practicing karate. The practice of this karate stance varies from Dojo to Dojo, so please check with your Sensei. This is the way we practice Hangetsu Dachi at SKO. Heiko Dachi (natural stance) […]
Hangetsu Dachi (Half Moon Stance) At SKO we start using hangetsu dachi at brown belt. This stance is used for the Shotokan kata Hangetsu and the stance is a variation of sanchin dachi (hourglass stance). The practice of this karate stance varies from Dojo to Dojo, so please check with your Sensei. This is the […]
Kokutsu Dachi (Back Stance) The hardest basic shotokan karate stance is definitely kokutsu dachi (back stance). Although this is classed as a basic stance most people find this difficult and uncomfortable. So we are going to break this stance down, into small sections, with a video tutorial accompanying this article. Get into the habit of […]
