Heisoku Dachi
|
The feet are placed together and positioned with the toes pointing straight ahead with the body weight distributed equally on both feet.
This instance can be used for meditation. It it is a natural body position, the knees should slightly bent and the whole body pulled firm isometrics |
|
Heiko Dachi
|
The Feet are position approximately one shoulder width apart, toes pointed straight( i.e) parallel with the body, and wieght distributed equally on both feet.
The knees should be slightly bent and the whole body pulled in isometrically, It is a ready stance ( yoi dachi) which keeps the body alert and prepares oneself for attacks Is is also a position from which one moves into formal exercises (kata) |
|
Uchi Hachiji Dachi
|
With your feet positioned approximately shoulder width apart, pivot on the balls of the feet placing body weight distibution equally on both feet. The knees should be slightly bent The isometric pull, once the stance has been attained, can be exercised by pulling the feet, (with the emphasis on the heels), to a central direction inwards without moving them. |
|
Zenkutsu Dachi
|
The feet are positioned approximately shoulder width apart and a distance of two shoulder widths between them, The front knee s positioned vertically over the center of the front foot. The back leg should be straight with the front foot. The back leg should be straight with the foots slightly angled in an outward direction of approximately 45 degrees. The body weights is distributed approximately 60% on the front foot and 40% on the back foot. This instance is used basically for front kicks punches since the power is exerted from the rear of the hips and thighs for middle thrusts and blocking techniques. |
|
Musubi Dachi
|
The heels are placed together and positioned approximatley at a 30-45 degree angle with the weight distributed equally on both feet. This position is a good stance to be used in meditation. It is natural body position is a good stance to be used in meditation. It is a natura body position, and the knees should be slightly bent and the whole body should be pulled firm in isometrics. It is a first and last step of many of the format exercises (kata) |
|
Fudo Dachi
|
The Feet are position approximately one shoulder width apart with the toes pointing slightly bent, with the body weight distributed equally on both feet. This instance is generally used exchanging formal bows and when awaiting commands. It is also etiquette form of standing for all Kyokushin Karateka in all training places. |
|
Kiba Dachi
|
Position both legs approximately two shoulder widths apart ensuring that both feet point straight ahead and are parallel. Bend both knees and lower your hips to a position as illustrated. The weight is distributed equally on both feet The isometric pull once the stance has been attained can be exercised as follows: the knees should be pushed in an outward direction, feet are pulled towards your center line and your buttocks should be pulled up. This stance is very good for developing the legs and generating power in the hips and the back. It is also strengthens the diaphram. It is good for practicing mawashi geri, yoko geri and ushiro geri and also jodan chudan and gedan tsuki. Also, in adwanced movements, this stance is quite adaptable in kumite. |
|
Sanchin Dachi
|
The feet are positioned approximately shoulder width apart. The heel of the front should be positioned approximately 5 cm in front of the toes of the rear foot, with the body weight distributed equally on both feet. The feet are positioned with the toes pointing inwards at an angle and the knees must be correctly bent. the isometric pull, once the stance has been attained, can be exercised as follow: with the buttocks pulled in a circular direction to the imaginary center of gravity for the entire body, projected between your feet. It is important that the knees are bent and point towards the apex of the triangle (i.e. at a similar angle as the feet).
It is quick moving and direction changing stance and is used for performing punches, blocks, kicks and blocking with the legs. |
