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Natural Stance

Shizen Tai

Natural upright stance used as a relaxed starting position.

StanceMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the body upright and balanced.
  2. Avoid locking the knees.
  3. Let the shoulders sit naturally.
  4. Stay relaxed enough to move immediately.

Coaching points

  • Keep the body upright and balanced.
  • Avoid locking the knees.
  • Let the shoulders sit naturally.
  • Stay relaxed enough to move immediately.
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