The Kokutsu Tachi, also called back stance, is a position where most of your weight is on your bent back leg. The front leg is also bent slightly, and the knee points up a little. Find more karate stances and techniques at karate main.
Description: Kokutsu Tachi – Karate
- Keep your upper body upright and look sideways. The side you look toward is the side of the front leg.
- The front leg should be straighter (longer) than the back leg, and its knee should point slightly upward. The toes of the front leg point in the same direction as the leg.
- The back leg is bent much more and carries about 70% of the weight. Its knee and toes point outward. (See Kokutsu Tachi illustration above.)
Trainer Advice: Kokutsu Tachi – Karate
- When you walk forward, slide the back leg up to your front leg without standing up, and then slide forward, like you were skating.
- Try to hold the Kokutsu Tachi for a few minutes.
Related Instructions: Kokutsu Tachi – Karate
- Zenkutsu Tachi (karate front / bow stance)
- Kiba Tachi (karate horse / straddle stance)
- Shiko Tachi (karate square stance)
- Mawashi Geri (karate side kick)
Videos: Kokutsu Tachi – Karate
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