Dachi¶
Dachi (立ち) constitutes the stances in Kyokushin karate.
This part of the technical library documents the stances as a fundamental technical system for balance, structure, power transfer, movement, and technical execution.
In the works of Masutatsu Oyama, the stances appear as a central part of karate’s foundation. They are not only formal positions, but functional bodily forms that make it possible to stand correctly, move correctly, and perform techniques with stability, direction, and control.
The stances therefore form a prerequisite for:
- kihon
- kata
- kumite
- movement
- balance
- correct use of the body
Contents¶
This part is built on three levels:
General pages¶
Individual stances¶
- 01 – Heisoku-dachi
- 02 – Musubi-dachi
- 03 – Heiko-dachi
- 04 – Sotohachiji-dachi
- 05 – Uchihachiji-dachi
- 06 – Sanchin-dachi
- 07 – Moroashi-dachi
- 08 – Kokutsu-dachi
- 09 – Nekoashi-dachi
- 10 – Kake-dachi
- 11 – Zenkutsu-dachi
- 12 – Kiba-dachi
- 13 – Shiko-dachi
- 14 – Tsuruashi-dachi
- 15 – Fudō-dachi / Shizentai
Delimitation¶
This section treats stances as a technical area.
The focus is on:
- definition
- structure
- principles
- function
- training use
- the relationship between individual stances and the overall system
A detailed technical review of each stance is treated on its respective subpage.
Comment¶
In Kyokushin, a stance is not a passive position. It is an active technical form.
A correct stance creates the conditions for:
- stability without stiffness
- mobility without loss of structure
- power without imbalance
- technique without unnecessary movement
Dachi must therefore be understood as a living foundation in karate, not merely as a lineup form.