Kiba Dachi - Karate
In this lesson you will learn how to do a karate horse stance. The horse stance (in jap. "Kiba Dachi") is a karate position where you stand with your feet 1 to 2 shoulder widths apart like you were riding a horse horse. Horse stances exist in almost all asian martial arts systems. Find more karate stances and techniques at karate main.
Description: Kiba Dachi - Karate
- Feet parallel and and 1 to 2 shoulder widths apart.
- Thighs approximately 45° over horizontal level. Knees point slightly out.
- Upper body upright.
- Look straight forward
Trainer advice: Kiba Dachi - Karate
- When you want to move forward forward, slide the back leg to your front leg without standing up and then slide forward. Kinda like if you were skating. (Turn 180° from one horse stance to the next)
- Exercise: Try to hold the horse stance for a few minutes.
Related Instructions: Kiba Dachi - Karate
- Zenkutsu Dachi (karate bow stance)
- Shiko Dachi (karate square stance - similar to the kiba dachi)
- Wushu - Chinese Martial Arts
Videos: Kiba Dachi - Karate
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