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All stances are shown on one page in the same order as in the video. The illustration helps children remember the shape, the video provides context, and the instructor corrects the execution in training.

Kyokushin 101: Stances · Kyokushin Philly

All stances in one video

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Kyokushin 101: Stances · Kyokushin Philly
  1. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Heisoku-dachi01

    Heisoku-dachi

    閉足立ちへいそくだち

    0:12

    [hej-so-ku da-či]

    Closed feet stance with feet and toes touching together.

    Weight distribution

    Left leg 50%Right leg 50%
  2. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Musubi-dachi02

    Musubi-dachi

    結び立ちむすびだち

    0:25

    [mu-su-bi da-či]

    Formal bowing stance with heels together and toes open at 45 degrees (V-shape), used for Rei.

    Weight distribution

    Left leg 50%Right leg 50%
  3. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Heikō-dachi03

    Heikō-dachi

    平行立ちへいこうだち

    0:35

    [hej-kó da-či]

    Parallel stance shoulder-width apart with feet pointing straight forward and even weight (50/50).

    Weight distribution

    Left leg 50%Right leg 50%
  4. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Soto-hachiji-dachi04

    Soto-hachiji-dachi

    外八字立ちそとはちじだち

    0:45

    [so-to ha-či-dži da-či]

    Natural open stance at shoulder width, with the toes turned slightly outward and weight distributed evenly.

    Weight distribution

    Left leg 50%Right leg 50%
  5. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Uchi-hachiji-dachi05

    Uchi-hachiji-dachi

    内八字立ちうちはちじだち

    0:58

    [u-či ha-či-dži da-či]

    Inward-turned stance at shoulder width, with the toes angled slightly inward and weight distributed evenly.

    Weight distribution

    Left leg 50%Right leg 50%
  6. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Sanchin dachi06

    Sanchin dachi

    三戦立ちさんちんだち

    1:18

    [san-čin da-či]

    "Three Battles" hourglass stance with slightly turned-in toes for core stability and rooting.

    Weight distribution

    Front leg 50%Rear leg 50%
  7. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Moroashi-dachi07

    Moroashi-dachi

    双足立ちもろあしだち

    1:30

    [mo-ro-a-ši da-či]

    Short stance with one foot slightly ahead of the other, the feet roughly parallel and the weight balanced.

    Weight distribution

    Front leg 50%Rear leg 50%
  8. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Kōkutsu dachi08

    Kōkutsu dachi

    後屈立ちこうくつだち

    1:40

    [kó-ku-cu da-či]

    Back defensive stance with ~70% weight on the bent rear leg and light front foot.

    Weight distribution

    Front leg 30%Rear leg 70%
  9. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Neko-ashi-dachi09

    Neko-ashi-dachi

    猫足立ちねこあしだち

    1:55

    [ne-ko a-ši da-či]

    Cat stance with 90% of weight on the bent rear leg; front foot rests lightly on the ball of the foot (Chusoku), ready to kick instantly.

    Weight distribution

    Front leg 10%Rear leg 90%
  10. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Kake-ashi-dachi10

    Kake-ashi-dachi

    掛け足立ちかけあしだち

    2:06

    [ka-ke a-ši da-či]

    Cross stance in which one leg passes behind the other while the body stays lowered and ready to change direction.

  11. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Zenkutsu dachi11

    Zenkutsu dachi

    前屈立ちぜんくつだち

    2:18

    [zen-ku-cu da-či]

    Forward stance with 60–70% of weight on the bent front leg, back leg extended straight.

    Weight distribution

    Front leg 70%Rear leg 30%
  12. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Kiba dachi12

    Kiba dachi

    騎馬立ちきばだち

    2:55

    [ki-ba da-či]

    Horse-riding stance with wide parallel feet, deep knee bend, and 50/50 weight distribution.

    Weight distribution

    Left leg 50%Right leg 50%
  13. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Shiko-dachi13

    Shiko-dachi

    四股立ちしこだち

    3:08

    [ši-ko da-či]

    Wide lowered stance with the feet and knees turned outward and the weight distributed evenly.

    Weight distribution

    Left leg 50%Right leg 50%
  14. Šimon from SK Katana demonstrates the stance Tsuru-ashi-dachi14

    Tsuru-ashi-dachi

    鶴足立ちつるあしだち

    3:20

    [cu-ru a-ši da-či]

    Crane stance balanced on one supporting leg, with the other leg raised and ready for the next movement.

    Weight distribution

    Supporting leg 100%Raised leg 0%