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| − | + | Kake-dachi, the hook stance is a transitional movement, used to setup 180° turns or spin kicks. Other karate style refer to this a kosa-dachi, or crossing stance. | |
| + | In a proper hook stance, the front foot remains flat on the ground and bears 90% of your bodyweight, with the knee slightly bent. The rear foot “hooks” 45° outside and behind the supporting ankle (thus, the name). The rear heel is raised, so only the toes and the ball of the foot contact the ground, and only carries 10% of your bodyweight. | ||
| + | Phrased differently, stand in a cat stance and turn 180° towards your supporting leg. | ||
| + | [photo of hook stance from the front and side.] | ||
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| + | Do not remain in a hook stance for any prolonged time; your balance can be compromised more easily from this position. However, any time you need to turn around, there will be a brief moment spent in a hook stance. | ||
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Revision as of 21:24, 10 March 2019
Kake-dachi, the hook stance is a transitional movement, used to setup 180° turns or spin kicks. Other karate style refer to this a kosa-dachi, or crossing stance. In a proper hook stance, the front foot remains flat on the ground and bears 90% of your bodyweight, with the knee slightly bent. The rear foot “hooks” 45° outside and behind the supporting ankle (thus, the name). The rear heel is raised, so only the toes and the ball of the foot contact the ground, and only carries 10% of your bodyweight. Phrased differently, stand in a cat stance and turn 180° towards your supporting leg.
[photo of hook stance from the front and side.]
Do not remain in a hook stance for any prolonged time; your balance can be compromised more easily from this position. However, any time you need to turn around, there will be a brief moment spent in a hook stance.
