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Fudō-dachi, the ready stance, is a modified form of parade rest. When not engaged in any other action, students are to stand in this default position.

Your feet face straight forward. The outside edges of your feet are exactly shoulder-width apart. (That is,your feet are directly underneath your shoulders.) Your bodyweight is evenly divided between both legs. Your knees are slightly bent, not locked. Locking your knees will slow you down, since it adds an extra step (i.e., unlock knees) to anything reaction that follows. Your back is straight -- no slouching -- with your chin up. Ready stance vaguely feels like sitting on the edge of a barstool.

[photo of fudo-dachi from the front and side. use paint to draw lines to illustrate shoulder-width.]

Please note the following:
*Typically, you do step into ready stance; you [[Snap|snap]] into it using a [[Nami_ashi_uke|nami ashi]].
*Your hands are held in front of your hips, with your hand clenched in fists, with unturned wrists, as a sign of peaceful intent. It may seem strange for clenched fists to be a sign of peace; however, when standing in this position, you can't conceal a knife or other weapon with sleight-of-hand tricks.

[video on how to palm a knife, and how that fails in ready stance.]

All of the [[Waza|self-defense techniques]] in [[Goshin-Jutsu]] begin with the defender being attacked from this position. There are several reasons for this:

# '''Entering a [[Fighting_stance|fighting stance]] is a clear expression of violent intentions.''' Attempts to negotiate a peaceful solution becomes impossible from that point on. Once you commits to attack, there is no going back. As such, entering a fighting stance is to be avoided at all costs, unless there is no alternative or means of escape.
#'''The element of surprise.''' By not standing in a typical karate stance leads the attacker to believe that you don't know karate. After the initial defense, the attacker will be [[Atemi|stunned]] by the [[The_Four_Poisons|confusion]] over what just happened.
#'''Adaptability.''' The true strength of ready stance is that with one movement, a ready stance can become any other stance or position. Thus, you have the flexibility and freedom to assume the most appropriate position that the situation calls for. While ready stance requires making an extra movement to get into a fighting position, that motion can be uses as an [[Evasions|evasion]], adding another layer to your defense.
# Ready stance is more-or-less how people normally stand. By learning how to defend yourself from this default position, one can never be taken off-guard, because standing normally ''becomes'' your guard.

Fudō-dachi is a seemingly paradoxical name for this posture, because it directly translates as “immovable stance.” Like all paradoxes though, it is only a contradiction when viewed from the surface. "Fudō" can also mean “firmly centered,” or “securely grounded,” which it is. Also, coupled to this stance is the notion of fudōshin -- an “immovable mind” which cannot be disturbed. Fudōshin responds to any crisis a without losing composure, meeting each challenge with an icy jadedness. It is a mind that can unhesitatingly devote its full attention to anywhere it is needed, making the appropriate and correct decision without consulting the internal monologue for its approval. One goal of [[Karate|karate]] training is to develop such a mind.

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-'''Fudō-dachi''', the '''ready stance''', is a modified form of parade rest. All karate students are under a standing order to maintain this default position when not engaged in any other action.
+'''Fudō dachi''', the '''ready stance''', is a modified form of parade rest. All karate students are under a standing order to maintain this default position when not engaged in any other action.
 Your feet face straight forward. The outside edges of your feet are exactly shoulder-width apart (i.e., your feet are directly underneath your shoulders). Your bodyweight is evenly divided between both legs. Your knees are slightly bent; they ''are not'' locked. Locking your knees slows you down, by adding the extra step of unlocking your knees to anything which follows. Your back is straight -- no slouching -- with your chin up. Ready stance vaguely feels like sitting on the edge of a barstool.
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 All of [[Goshin-Jutsu]]'s [[Waza|self-defense techniques]] begin with the defender in a ready stance. There are several reasons for this:
 *'''Entering a [[Fighting_stance|fighting stance]] clearly expresses violent intentions,''' which renders peaceful negotiation impossible from that point forward. ''Once you commit to attacking, there's no going back.'' As such, entering a fighting stance is to be avoided unless there is no alternative or means of escape.
-*'''The element of surprise.''' By not standing in a fighting stance, attackers are led to believe that you don't know karate. This augments your initial defense, because the attacker will be [[Atemi|stunned]] by the [[The_Four_Poisons|confusion]] of what just happened.
+*'''The element of surprise.''' By not standing in a fighting stance, you lead attackers to believe that you don't know karate. This augments your initial defense, because the attacker will be [[Atemi|stunned]] by the [[The_Four_Poisons|confusion]] of what just happened.
-*'''Adaptability.''' Ready stance is more-or-less how people normally stand. So, by learning how to defend yourself from this default position, you can never be taken off-guard, because standing normally ''becomes'' your guard. A ready stance is one movement away from becoming any other stance or position -- and using that step as an [[Evasions|evasion]] adds another [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_in_depth layer to your defense].
+*'''Adaptability.''' Ready stance is more-or-less how people normally stand. So, by learning how to defend yourself from this default position, you can never be taken off-guard, because standing normally ''becomes'' your guard. A ready stance is always one movement away from becoming any other stance or position -- and using that transition as an [[Evasions|evasion]] adds another [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_in_depth layer to your defense].
-Fudō-dachi literally translates as “immovable stance,” which seems to be a paradox. However, like all paradoxes, it is only a contradiction when viewed from the surface. "Fudō" can also mean “firmly centered,” or “securely grounded,” which it is.  Also, this stance is coupled to the notion of fudōshin -- an “immovable mind” which cannot be disturbed. Fudōshin responds to any crisis without losing its composure, meeting each new challenge with an icy jadedness. Fudōshin is a mind which can unhesitatingly devote its full attention to anywhere it is needed, and is capable of making the appropriate and correct decision without consulting the internal monologue for its approval. A major goal of [[Karate|karate]] training is to develop such a mind.
+Fudō-dachi literally translates as “immovable stance,” which seems like a paradox. However, like all paradoxes, it is only a contradiction when viewed from the surface. "Fudō" can also mean “firmly centered,” or “securely grounded,” which it is.  Also, this stance is coupled to the notion of fudōshin -- an “immovable mind” which cannot be disturbed. Fudōshin responds to any crisis without losing its composure, meeting each new challenge with an icy jadedness. Fudōshin is a mind which can unhesitatingly devote its full attention to anywhere it is needed, and is capable of making the appropriate and correct decision without consulting the internal monologue for its approval. A major goal of [[Karate|karate]] training is to develop such a mind.
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 Please note the following:
-*Typically, you do step into a ready stance; you [[Snap|snap]] into it using a [[Nami_ashi_uke|nami ashi]].
+*Typically, you do step into a ready stance; you [[Snap|snap]] into it using a [[Nami-ashi_uke|nami ashi]].
 *As a sign of peaceful intent, your hands are clenched in fists, in front of your hips, with your wrists unturned. While clenched fists don't seem like a sign of peace; however, this position precludes using sleight-of-hand tricks to conceal knives or other weapons.

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 Fudō-dachi literally translates as “immovable stance,” which seems to be a paradox. However, like all paradoxes, it is only a contradiction when viewed from the surface. "Fudō" can also mean “firmly centered,” or “securely grounded,” which it is.  Also, this stance is coupled to the notion of fudōshin -- an “immovable mind” which cannot be disturbed. Fudōshin responds to any crisis without losing its composure, meeting each new challenge with an icy jadedness. Fudōshin is a mind which can unhesitatingly devote its full attention to anywhere it is needed, and is capable of making the appropriate and correct decision without consulting the internal monologue for its approval. A major goal of [[Karate|karate]] training is to develop such a mind.
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-'''Fudō-dachi''', the '''ready stance''', is a modified form of parade rest. Students are to stand in this default position when not engaged in any other action.
+'''Fudō-dachi''', the '''ready stance''', is a modified form of parade rest. All karate students are under a standing order to maintain this default position when not engaged in any other action.
-Your feet face straight forward. The outside edges of your feet are exactly shoulder-width apart (i.e., your feet are directly underneath your shoulders). Your bodyweight is evenly divided between both legs. Your knees are slightly bent, not locked. Locking your knees will slow you down, since it adds an extra step (unlocking your knees) to anything reaction that follows. Your back is straight -- no slouching -- with your chin up. Ready stance vaguely feels like sitting on the edge of a barstool.
+Your feet face straight forward. The outside edges of your feet are exactly shoulder-width apart (i.e., your feet are directly underneath your shoulders). Your bodyweight is evenly divided between both legs. Your knees are slightly bent; they ''are not'' locked. Locking your knees slows you down, by adding the extra step of unlocking your knees to anything which follows. Your back is straight -- no slouching -- with your chin up. Ready stance vaguely feels like sitting on the edge of a barstool.
 [photo of fudo-dachi from the front and side. use paint to draw lines to illustrate shoulder-width.]
 Please note the following:
-*Typically, you do step into ready stance; you [[Snap|snap]] into it using a [[Nami_ashi_uke|nami ashi]].
+*Typically, you do step into a ready stance; you [[Snap|snap]] into it using a [[Nami_ashi_uke|nami ashi]].
-*Your hands are held in front of your hips, with your hand clenched in fists, with unturned wrists, as a sign of peaceful intent. It may seem strange for clenched fists to be a sign of peace; however, standing in this position prevents using sleight-of-hand tricks to conceal knives or other weapons.
+*As a sign of peaceful intent, your hands are clenched in fists, in front of your hips, with your wrists unturned. While clenched fists don't seem like a sign of peace; however, this position precludes using sleight-of-hand tricks to conceal knives or other weapons.
 [video on how to palm a knife, and how that fails in ready stance.]
-All of the [[Waza|self-defense techniques]] in [[Goshin-Jutsu]] begin with the defender being attacked from ready stance. There are several reasons for this:
+All of [[Goshin-Jutsu]]'s [[Waza|self-defense techniques]] begin with the defender in a ready stance. There are several reasons for this:
+*'''Entering a [[Fighting_stance|fighting stance]] clearly expresses violent intentions,''' which renders peaceful negotiation impossible from that point forward. ''Once you commit to attacking, there's no going back.'' As such, entering a fighting stance is to be avoided unless there is no alternative or means of escape.
-*'''Entering a [[Fighting_stance|fighting stance]] is a clear expression of violent intentions,''' which renders peaceful negotiation impossible from that point forward. Once you commit to attack, there is no going back. As such, entering a fighting stance is to be avoided at all costs, unless there is no alternative or means of escape.
+*'''The element of surprise.''' By not standing in a fighting stance, attackers are led to believe that you don't know karate. This augments your initial defense, because the attacker will be [[Atemi|stunned]] by the [[The_Four_Poisons|confusion]] of what just happened.
-*'''The element of surprise.''' Not standing in a fighting stance leads attackers to believe that you don't know karate. After the initial defense, the attacker will be [[Atemi|stunned]] by the [[The_Four_Poisons|confusion]] of what just happened.
+*'''Adaptability.''' Ready stance is more-or-less how people normally stand. So, by learning how to defend yourself from this default position, you can never be taken off-guard, because standing normally ''becomes'' your guard. A ready stance is one movement away from becoming any other stance or position -- and using that step as an [[Evasions|evasion]] adds another [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_in_depth layer to your defense].
 Fudō-dachi literally translates as “immovable stance,” which seems to be a paradox. However, like all paradoxes, it is only a contradiction when viewed from the surface. "Fudō" can also mean “firmly centered,” or “securely grounded,” which it is.  Also, this stance is coupled to the notion of fudōshin -- an “immovable mind” which cannot be disturbed. Fudōshin responds to any crisis without losing its composure, meeting each new challenge with an icy jadedness. Fudōshin is a mind which can unhesitatingly devote its full attention to anywhere it is needed, and is capable of making the appropriate and correct decision without consulting the internal monologue for its approval. A major goal of [[Karate|karate]] training is to develop such a mind.

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-Fudō-dachi, the ready stance, is a modified form of parade rest. Students are to stand in this default position when not engaged in any other action.
+'''Fudō-dachi''', the '''ready stance''', is a modified form of parade rest. Students are to stand in this default position when not engaged in any other action.
-Your feet face straight forward. The outside edges of your feet are exactly shoulder-width apart (i.e., your feet are directly underneath your shoulders). Your bodyweight is evenly divided between both legs. Your knees are slightly bent, not locked. Locking your knees will slow you down, since it adds an extra step (i.e., unlock knees) to anything reaction that follows. Your back is straight -- no slouching -- with your chin up. Ready stance vaguely feels like sitting on the edge of a barstool.
+Your feet face straight forward. The outside edges of your feet are exactly shoulder-width apart (i.e., your feet are directly underneath your shoulders). Your bodyweight is evenly divided between both legs. Your knees are slightly bent, not locked. Locking your knees will slow you down, since it adds an extra step (unlocking your knees) to anything reaction that follows. Your back is straight -- no slouching -- with your chin up. Ready stance vaguely feels like sitting on the edge of a barstool.
 [photo of fudo-dachi from the front and side. use paint to draw lines to illustrate shoulder-width.]
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 [video on how to palm a knife, and how that fails in ready stance.]
-All of the [[Waza|self-defense techniques]] in [[Goshin-Jutsu]] begin with the defender being attacked from this position. There are several reasons for this:
+All of the [[Waza|self-defense techniques]] in [[Goshin-Jutsu]] begin with the defender being attacked from ready stance. There are several reasons for this:
-# '''Entering a [[Fighting_stance|fighting stance]] is a clear expression of violent intentions.''' Attempts to negotiate a peaceful solution becomes impossible from that point on. Once you commits to attack, there is no going back. As such, entering a fighting stance is to be avoided at all costs, unless there is no alternative or means of escape.
+*'''Entering a [[Fighting_stance|fighting stance]] is a clear expression of violent intentions,''' which renders peaceful negotiation impossible from that point forward. Once you commit to attack, there is no going back. As such, entering a fighting stance is to be avoided at all costs, unless there is no alternative or means of escape.
-#'''The element of surprise.''' By not standing in a typical karate stance leads the attacker to believe that you don't know karate. After the initial defense, the attacker will be [[Atemi|stunned]] by the [[The_Four_Poisons|confusion]] over what just happened.
+*'''The element of surprise.''' Not standing in a fighting stance leads attackers to believe that you don't know karate. After the initial defense, the attacker will be [[Atemi|stunned]] by the [[The_Four_Poisons|confusion]] of what just happened.
-#'''Adaptability.''' The true strength of ready stance is that with one movement, a ready stance can become any other stance or position. Thus, you have the flexibility and freedom to assume the most appropriate position that the situation calls for. While ready stance requires making an extra movement to get into a fighting position, that motion can be uses as an [[Evasions|evasion]], adding another layer to your defense.
+*'''Adaptability.''' Ready stance is more-or-less how people normally stand. So, by learning how to defend yourself from this default position, you can never be taken off-guard, because standing normally ''becomes'' your guard. With one movement, a ready stance can become any other stance or position. Ready stance grants you the freedom and flexibility to assume the most appropriate position that the situation calls for. While ready stance requires an extra movement to get into a fighting position, that step can be used as an [[Evasions|evasion]], adding another layer to your defense.
-Fudō-dachi is a seemingly paradoxical name for this posture, because it directly translates as “immovable stance.” Like all paradoxes though, it is only a contradiction when viewed from the surface. "Fudō" can also mean “firmly centered,” or “securely grounded,” which it is.  Also, coupled to this stance is the notion of fudōshin -- an “immovable mind” which cannot be disturbed. Fudōshin responds to any crisis a without losing composure, meeting each challenge with an icy jadedness. It is a mind that can unhesitatingly devote its full attention to anywhere it is needed, making the appropriate and correct decision without consulting the internal monologue for its approval. One goal of [[Karate|karate]] training is to develop such a mind.
+Fudō-dachi literally translates as “immovable stance,” which seems to be a paradox. However, like all paradoxes, it is only a contradiction when viewed from the surface. "Fudō" can also mean “firmly centered,” or “securely grounded,” which it is.  Also, this stance is coupled to the notion of fudōshin -- an “immovable mind” which cannot be disturbed. Fudōshin responds to any crisis without losing its composure, meeting each new challenge with an icy jadedness. Fudōshin is a mind which can unhesitatingly devote its full attention to anywhere it is needed, and is capable of making the appropriate and correct decision without consulting the internal monologue for its approval. A major goal of [[Karate|karate]] training is to develop such a mind.
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