Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Fudo-Dachi (不動立ち)

Fudo-Dachi is literally “non-moving stance”, but we sometimes refer to it as the “ready stance”. This is the basic position we stand in while waiting for the command to go into another stance.


When we stand in Fudo-Dachi, we stand in a relaxed manner, which means your feet will be approximately hip-width apart and toes pointed out where it’s comfortable for you. Stand with an upright posture with your hands in a relaxed fist, slightly forward of where they would naturally hang. Your head and eyes should fundamentally be oriented forward, but if the instructor is speaking you may follow the instructor with your head and eyes.

Remember that this is a relaxed standing position. There’s no need to clench your fists, tighten your shoulders, or hold your hands high.