In Koushinkai, we use stances in training. The various stances train us to use and control our bodies effectively, help us build balance and stability, and familiarize us with shifts in body weight. While most of the stances we train in are not true fighting positions, they help us develop the foundation for the movements we may use in practical application. Because the purpose is to develop body control, we use exaggerated stances that necessitate shifts in body weight with movement.
Some of the common stances in Koushinkai Karate are as follows:
不動立ち
平行立ち
三戦立ち
前屈立ち
後屈立ち
騎馬立ち
結び立ち
This is not an all-inclusive list. There are other stances, but these are the ones we use most commonly.
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