Karate Kiba Dachi - Horse Stance
This video shows how to do a "Kiba Dachi" (horse stance) in karate. The horse stance got its name from the position you assume when you ride a horse. The horse stance is one of the most basic stances in japanese martial arts and karate. Its execution differs from school to school. In some schools for example, the distance between your feet or the height of the stance would be different. What's always consistent is that your feet should be parallel. (btw, that's actually a little mistake in the video above - I will have to re-tape this one later) For more karate videos, click here, and don't forget to check out the animated karate section. Practice the karate kiba dachi as follows.
Execution
- Stand with your feet between 1 and 2 shoulder width apart and bend your knees about 45 degrees. (depending on school and style)
- Make sure your feet are parallel.
- Look straight forward.
- The balls of your feet should carry as much weight as your heels. Don't elevate your heels and also don't lean back.
Advice
- Exercise: To build isometric leg strength, try to hold a low kiba dachi for 3 minutes. Relax a few and then repeat. Do 2 or 3 sets.
- The horse stance is also popular among other martial arts such as wushu, tae kwon do etc.
Performance
- In this Video: Kyokushin Karate Club La Paz Bolivia
- Expertise: Kyokushin Karate
- Location: La Paz Bolivia Av. Rigoberto Paredes 1234
- Taped by: Mavi
Suggestions
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