How to move in a Karate Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi Tutorial)

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Zenkutsu Dachi / Front Stance:
This is the first stance that you are likely to learn within Karate. From this stance it is very easy to execute blocks and punches while zig zagging in and out to take a step forward or back. It often starts off as more of a step, but eventually you will learn to develop the full movement and control of the technique (as I have demonstrated).
As you develop your steps and turns, you will also begin to improve the timing between the upper and lower body movements. It seems like a lot to start with, but this becomes second nature eventually. However, this does often mean that people become complacent.

There are many scenarios and applications for the use of this stance, but that's another video for another time. For now, practice controlling your centre of gravity as you step by keeping your back straight. Meanwhile, keep your feet pointing in the direction you are moving, and your front knee over your toes.
Arguably, the most important part of this stance that differentiates it from every other stance is the back leg. The leg must be locked out. Without this your weight is supported by both legs, rather than the front leg, and this will decrease the driving force when you step forwards. Note that this is a common mistake, and that these are two different stances.

Hopefully you now have a better understanding of how to hold and move in a front stance. If you enjoyed the content, don't forget to give this video a thumbs up, and subscribe so you don't miss the next video.

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[derrickboyd]

I think that your video was very unique and very very helpful I just wish I could have had just one of these type of movement of self-defense and also only had to fight for real and try to improve from my karate techniques it could have helped many years ago in 2011 I just wish I could have had kept going with it 🥋🙏😌🙏🥋

[perkristoffersson]

One note about turning in zenkotsu-dachi. I note that we used to be taught to first bring the feet together, simultaneously turning the body, and then step out into zenkotsu-dachi. The way you do it is closer to moving your rear leg sideways to were it's supposed to end up and then rotating into zenkotsu-dachi. Any thoughts on this difference?