Kiba Dachi - Karate

In this lesson you will learn how to do a karate horse stance. The horse stance (in Japanese “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 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 1 to 2 shoulder-widths apart.
• Thighs approximately 45° above horizontal level. Knees point slightly outward.
• Upper body upright.
• Look straight forward.

Trainer Advice: Kiba Dachi – Karate

When you want to move forward, slide the back leg up 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 Kiba Dachi)
• Wushu – Chinese Martial Arts

Videos: Kiba Dachi – Karate

• Kiba Dachi Video Instruction

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