Technique Database

Closed Feet Stance

Heisoku Dachi

Formal stance with both feet together and the body held upright.

StanceMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep both feet together with the weight balanced evenly.
  2. Stand tall without locking the knees.
  3. Keep the shoulders relaxed and the hands controlled.
  4. Use this as a formal ready or transition position rather than a fighting stance.

Coaching points

  • Keep both feet together with the weight balanced evenly.
  • Stand tall without locking the knees.
  • Keep the shoulders relaxed and the hands controlled.
  • Use this as a formal ready or transition position rather than a fighting stance.
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