Instructions for a Shotokan Horse Stance or Kiba Dachi

This page provides details on how to do a Shotokan horse or straddle stance. This stance is known as Kiba Dachi in Japanese. This Shotokan stance is used in katas, basic kicking techniques, etc.

For additional stance information, please visit the main Shotokan Stances section.

Written Instructions for Stance

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