Karate Stances Page 5
Stances in karate are often very much overlooked, however they play a vital role in both martial arts and self defense so it is important to spend as much time as you can to learn and develope your stances. Good strong stances mean good strong legs, and good strong legs leads to more powerful kicks, faster and more accurate foot work and aid your overall development in the martial art. Remember to gently warm up your muscles before starting your karate training!
Heisoku Dachi | Feet Together Stance
Heisoku Dachi, (pronounced High-so-co-Datch) also known as the Feet Together Stance is a karate stance found in most disciplines of karate. It is one of the very simple stances in karate and just as the name suggests, this stance basically involves bringing both of the feet together and standing straight and upright. Used as a bowing stance in some styles to show respect to others in the dojo.Full Details and Instructional Video on Heisoku Dachi, the Feet Together Stance.
Fudo Dachi | Immovable Stance
Fudo Dachi, (pronounced food-o-datchi) is the immovable stance. A one of the widest and longest stances found in karate, the immovable stance is designed to be strong and rooted and therefor boasts both excellent balance and stability. Great powerful stance for pushing and pulling techniques, and while not many kata use the stance, the technique itself is still worthy of taking into your martial arts learning profile. Full Details and Instruction Video on Fudo Dachi Immovable Stance.
Hangetsu Dachi | Half Moon Stance
Hangetsu Dachi, (pronounced Han-get-sue-datch) is the Half Moon Cresent stance found in Shotokan disciplines of karate. The stance is found in the similary named Shotokan kata of Hangetsu. The stance itself is wide with the feet turned in, and transitioning is via an arc or cresant motion, hense the name Half Moon Stance. Learn more about this stance and watch the video demonstration of Hangetsu Dachi Cresant Moon Stance.