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Kanji: 騎馬立 / 內步進立 English: Horse riding stance Description:   Kiba-dachi is a fundamental position of Karate that is not only used to practice basic strikes like the seiken tsuki, but that can be integrated into self-defense or kumite practice as well. This is a very strong stance for defending against side attacks. Kiba-dachi is a posture that strengthens the legs, the back and to some extent, the core. There are some minor variations of kiba-dachi from schools, such as the distance between the feet, and the height of the stance. Japanese styles tend to perform kiba-dachi low and wide, whereas Okinawan styles use a higher and narrower version of it. Instructions: -   Feet are about two shoulder widths apart, toes are facing forward (parallel), -   Lower your center of gravity by bending your knees forward, -   Push your knees towards the outside, -   Keep your back and neck straight, -   Tilt your pelvis upward, -   Distribute your body weight equally on both

Kanji: 不動立 English: Immovable stance Description:  Fudo dachi or Sochin dachi - Rooted stance or Immovable stance - an intermediate position between Kiba - Dachi and Zenkutsu - Dachi strengthened vertically and horizontally given the impression of being rooted to the ground. It is essential to bend the knees deeply and exert an outer pressure while shifting the center of gravity. Instructions: •   Put your front foot in front of you at a 45° angle •   Bend your front knee so that it prevents you from seeing your front foot •  Bend your rear leg, put your rear foot at a 45° angle •  Keep a distance of approximately two shoulder width between your feet,  •  Distribute your weight evenly on both feet. •   Keep your back and neck straight, •   Tilt your pelvis upward •   Tense up your lower abdomen U  S  U 🙇‍♂️ 🥋  Shotokan  Fitness Karate   School https://www.mykarateclub.co.uk