Back stance

Names by art: Karate: Kōkutsu-dachi

Appears in 1 art.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

About 70% of the weight on the bent rear leg, the front foot light and pointing forward. It keeps the body out of range, protects the front leg and lets the front foot kick instantly.

Appears in 1 art

Art	Name used in this art
Karate	Kōkutsu-dachi

More in this category

Front stance Horse stance Cat stance Hourglass stance (sanchin) Boxing stance (orthodox / southpaw) Sliding step (front foot first) Natural walking step Following step Body evasion by turning (tai sabaki) Entering and turning (irimi / tenkan) Ginga (rocking base of capoeira) Jump-forward (balestra) Back breakfall Side breakfall Forward rolling breakfall

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Sources

Wikipedia (en): Karate techniques

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Wabukan (2026). “Back stance”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/base-recuada (accessed 2026-10-30).

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