List of Common Karate Stance Names

Back Stance – Kokutsu Dachi
Cat Stance – Neko Ashi Dachi
Closed Leg Stance – Heisoku Dachi
Crane Leg Stance – Tsuru Ashi Dachi
Crossed Leg Stance – Kosa Dachi
Foundational Stance – Moto Daichi
Front Stance – Zenkutsu Dachi
Half Moon Stance – Hangetsu Dachi
Horse Stance – Kiba Dachi
Hour Glass Stance – Sanchin Dachi
Immovable Stance – Fudo Dachi
Natural Stance – Shizentai
Open Leg Stance – Hachiji Dachi
Parellel Stance – Heiko Dachi
Ready Stance – Hachinoji Dachi
Muwatte – Not necessarily a stance but a foot movement used in turning between stances.

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