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Immovable Stance

Fudo Dachi

Heavy rooted stance used for strong drive and impact.

StanceMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Take a stance between front stance and horse stance.
  2. Keep the feet grounded and the knees bent.
  3. Share the weight more evenly than a deep front stance.
  4. Keep the torso upright and stable so the base feels rooted but mobile.

Coaching points

  • Take a stance between front stance and horse stance.
  • Keep the feet grounded and the knees bent.
  • Share the weight more evenly than a deep front stance.
  • Keep the torso upright and stable so the base feels rooted but mobile.
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