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Shiko Dachi

(Stance) Open leg/Sumo stance.


(Straddle stance) Straddle leg stance. Feet spread approximately two shoulder-widths apart, toes pointed outward at 45º. Weight distributed evenly over both legs. Knees bent deeply and pulled back as far as possible. Torso erect. Lower legs/shins approximately vertical.


Square stance. A stance often used in Goju-Ryu and Shito-Ryu.

Permanent link Shiko Dachi - Creation date 2022-01-05


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