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Inside Natural Stance

Uchi Hachiji Dachi

Natural stance with the toes turned inward.

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Key steps

  1. Keep the knees aligned with the toes.
  2. Maintain upright posture and even weight.
  3. Do not force the inward angle beyond comfort.
  4. Use this as a formal or kata-specific stance rather than a mobile fighting stance.

Coaching points

  • Keep the knees aligned with the toes.
  • Maintain upright posture and even weight.
  • Do not force the inward angle beyond comfort.
  • Use this as a formal or kata-specific stance rather than a mobile fighting stance.
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