Master the Foundation: Complete Kiba-Dachi Breakdown

Hello everyone! 👋

I hope you're all doing well and managing to keep up with your training despite this sweltering summer heat (it's been absolutely crushing here this week!).

This week, I'm sharing a focused 15-minute video where I dive deep into the horse stance—Kiba Dachi. While this fundamental posture may appear simple, it's one of the most challenging stances to truly master in all its details and subtleties.

Why Kiba Dachi Matters

You'll first encounter this stance in Heian Sandan, our third basic kata, but its applications extend far beyond forms practice. Regular training in Kiba Dachi will help you:

• Develop deeper grounding and connection to the earth

• Generate faster, more powerful Tsuki and Uke (punches and blocks)

• Move silently and efficiently across the floor

• Push your mental and physical limits through both static holds and dynamic exercises

The video covers all the essential principles you need to build a solid foundation in this crucial stance.

Exclusive Advanced Training (Paid Members)

For those ready to accelerate their progress, the second part of this lesson (13 minutes) is available exclusively to paid community members. In this advanced segment, I share:

• A game-changing tip for holding Kiba Dachi statically for 20-30 minutes without excessive leg trembling or burning

• How Kiba Dachi principles translate directly into kumite movement patterns

• My three favorite exercises for building a rock-solid stance that still allows fluid, rapid movement without telegraphing your intentions

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I hope you find this lesson valuable on your journey toward mastering this fundamental posture. Please share your thoughts and questions in the comments!

OSS! 👊

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