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Horse Riding Stance

Kiba Dachi

Side-on, even weight stance for lateral stability and side techniques.

StanceMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Step out wide.
  2. Turn the feet close to parallel or slightly inward by style.
  3. Bend both knees evenly and sit the weight centrally.
  4. Keep the torso upright and the base rooted.

Coaching points

  • Step out wide.
  • Turn the feet close to parallel or slightly inward by style.
  • Bend both knees evenly and sit the weight centrally.
  • Keep the torso upright and the base rooted.
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