Kibadachi to Kibadachi

[Samurai Shotokan]

Moving is kinda hard in this stance but at least katas make it easier.

 

 

 

Aes you wouldnt happen to have any videos with shiho hai and/or Nashisho(sp) because they are katas i know but i still have some troubles with them

[cathal]

In Shotokan we have some moving in kibadachi in Heian Sandan, and Jion, for example.

 

My suggestion: aside from practic practice practice, is that you strengthen your legs, and don't rise up when you move.

[krunchyfrogg]

Oh, I know what you mean now.

 

I learned how to step in kiba dachi by lining myself up on one floorboard and walking across the whole dojo, on only that board. It was a great suggestion from my Sensei!

 

If you're watching kids at a playground, try it on a plank of wood, or the edge of the sandbox.

 

If you're at school or work (and nobody will make fun of you for doing something a little out of the ordinary), try it on a certain tile pattern on the floor.

 

Make sure you keep checking yourself until it feels right.

[Mister Man]

Red tirangle student

Hi - okay Jiin springs to mind as this has moving from one kiba dachi to another by turning both ways. I teach my students to keep their hips level throughout the whole movement. The key is to get the knees to touch as soon as possible during the movement (and putting your arms in whatever preparatory movement is required for execution), making yourself as 'thin' yet low as possible, then exploding your feet apart again as you land into the stance rather than 'blending' into it. Plenty of kime is needed to ensure no shuffling of the feet after landing.

Good luck!