Stances of Shotokan Karate


Ready
Hachi-dachi

Hachi-dachi, or "ready stance" is one of the natural posture stances of Shotokan. From hachi-dachi, you can move into any other stance.

When in the stance, the feet are parallel to each other and about one shoulder widths apart. The knees are slightly bent. Grip the floor with your toes.

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