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Kihon

Stances

These are some of the main stances practiced in Shotokan karate.  There are many other stances, such as transitional stances and those used mainly for training strength and balance.

Zenkutsu Dachi

Zenkutsu Dachi

Kokutsu dachi

Kokutsu dachi

Back stance
Kiba dachi

Kiba dachi

Horse riding / Side stance
Fudo dachi / Sochin dachi

Fudo dachi / Sochin dachi

Rooted stance
Neko Ashi Dachi

Neko Ashi Dachi

Cat stance
Hangetsu dachi

Hangetsu dachi

Half moon stance

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