Karate Stance Quest

Which Karate stance is also called the "Front Stance"

• Kiba-dachi

• Zenkutsu-dachi

• Kokusu-dachi

• Heiko-dachi

Which Stance looks like riding a horse?

• Zenkutsu-dachi

• Heiko-dachi

• Kiba-dachi

• Shiko-dachi

Which Stance is used mostly for defense, with the weight on the back leg?

• a. Kokutsu-dachi

• b. Zenkutsu-dachi

• c. Kiba-dachi

• d. Shiko-dachi

What is the simplest stance where the feet are shoulder-width apart and parallel?

• Heiko-dachi

• Shiko-dachi

• Zenkutsu-dachi

• Kiba-dachi

Which Stance is similar to the horse stance but with feet pointing outward like a sumo wrestler?

• Kokutsu-dachi

• Shiko-dachi

• Heiko-dachi

• Zenkutsu-dachi

In Zenkutsu-dachi (Front Stance), where is the most of your weight placed?

• On the back leg

• Equally balanced

• On the front leg

• On the toes

Why are stances important in Karate?

• To look strong in front of others

• To provide balance and power

• To make the moves fancy

• To confuse the opponent

Which Stance is usually used to begin many karate katas? (forms)

• Kiba-dachi

• Heiko-dachi

• Skiko-dachi

• Kokutsu-dachi

Which stance gives a strong, low base for both attack and defense?

• Shiko-dachi

• Zenkutsu-dachi

• Kiba-dachi

• Kokutsu-dachi

What Japanese word means "stance" in Karate?

• Waza

• Dachi

• Kata

• Dojo