tachi waza-stances
Tachi waza is a term used in Japanese martial arts, to refer to standing techniques. These techniques are performed while on your feet and can include throws, strikes, and other offensive moves that are executed from a standing position. Tachi waza plays a crucial role in Karate as it helps develop balance, coordination, and agility while also teaching you how to effectively defend yourself or subdue an opponent. Mastering tachi waza requires dedication, practice, and a deep understanding of body mechanics and timing. By honing their skills in tachi waza, martial artists can become more well-rounded and versatile in their combat abilities
Musubi Dachi:
V Stance. Heels together and toes facing out 45.º
Heiko Dachi:
Parallel Stance. Feet shoulder width apart.
Shizen Dachi:
Fighting Stance. Parallel feet, shoulder width apart, one slightly ahead of the other, front knee slightly bent.
Sanchin Dachi:
Pigeon Toe or Hourglass Stance. Feet shoulder width apart, front foot heel aligned with back foot toes, front foot toes pointing in 15-30°, both knees slightly bent.
Neko Ashi
Dachi:
Cat Stance; back foot facing out 45° with 90% of weight on it, whilst the front foot is facing forward with heel raised up with 10% weight on the ball of the foot
Shiko Dachi:
Sumo Stance. Feet about two times shoulder width apart and toes facing out 45°, squatting or sitting down.
Zenkutsu Dachi:
Long Forward Stance. Feet about shoulder width apart and about twice shoulder-width long, front knee bent where the front knee is above ankle and the back knee is straight. Front foot faces forward and back foot facing out 45º
Renoji Dachi:
L Stance. Feet positioned at 90° angle, and slightly distanced from each other.
Kokutsu Dachi:
Backward Leaning Stance. Feet positioned at 90° angle, front leg extended about two shoulder width distance and 70% weight on back leg and 30% on front leg
Kosa Dach:
Cross Foot Stance. One leg in front of the other with knees bent and rear legs heels raised. Weight 100% front leg
Tsura Ashi Dachi:
Crane Stance. One leg raised from the ground with significant bent whilst the leg on the ground is slightly bent supporting 100° of the weight.