Technique Database

Long Forward Stance

Zenkutsu Dachi

Foundational forward stance for stepping punches and blocks.

StanceMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Step one foot forward to roughly two hip widths in length.
  2. Bend the front knee and extend the rear leg.
  3. Keep both feet flat with the toes generally forward.
  4. Settle the hips and keep the trunk upright.

Coaching points

  • Step one foot forward to roughly two hip widths in length.
  • Bend the front knee and extend the rear leg.
  • Keep both feet flat with the toes generally forward.
  • Settle the hips and keep the trunk upright.
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