List of Common Karate Stance Names

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 β€“ Not necessarily a stance but a foot movement used in turning between stances.

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