Fudo-dachi / Sochin-dachi
不動立ち / 壯鎮立ち
Extremely stable 'immovable' stance fusing elements of Zenkutsu-dachi and Kiba-dachi.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[foo-doh dah-chee]/
Alternative NamesImmovable stance, Rooted combat stance
Definition
Fudo-dachi ('immovable stance') evenly splits weight 50/50 across both deeply flexed knees pressed outward. Offering supreme resistance against sweeps or pushes, it serves as the core posture in Kata Sochin.