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Diagonal Horse Stance

Naname Kiba Dachi

Horse stance positioned on a diagonal angle.

StanceMovementsIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the stance width and knee alignment consistent.
  2. Turn the body angle without twisting the knees.
  3. Stay low enough to maintain structure.
  4. Use the stance to support sideways or angled techniques.

Coaching points

  • Keep the stance width and knee alignment consistent.
  • Turn the body angle without twisting the knees.
  • Stay low enough to maintain structure.
  • Use the stance to support sideways or angled techniques.
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