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Cat Stance

Neko Ashi Dachi

Light front-leg stance for evasive work and quick kicking.

StanceMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep most of the weight on the rear leg.
  2. Place the lead foot lightly in front on light contact.
  3. Stay compact and slightly side-on.
  4. Keep the front leg ready to lift, check, or kick.

Coaching points

  • Keep most of the weight on the rear leg.
  • Place the lead foot lightly in front on light contact.
  • Stay compact and slightly side-on.
  • Keep the front leg ready to lift, check, or kick.
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