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is a stance used in karate. In English, ''hachiji'' roughly translates to "the character for eight," but in context means something more like "shaped like number eight." Note that this refers to the shape of the ''kanji'' for the number eight: 八, not the arabic numeral "8". , the pronunciation of when the word is second in a compound, translates to "stance," referring specifically to the body's position from the waist down. The term "hachiji dachi" is frequently used interchangeably with , or "''shizentai dachi''", which translates to "natural stance" (literally, 'natural body,' or 'natural body stance'). In most styles, ''shizentai'' is identical to hachiji dachi. ==Description== The following is consistent with the teachings of shotokan karate. Different styles may vary slightly. In hachiji dachi, the feet are shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. The karateka stands upright, facing straight forward. While in hachiji dachi, the ''karateka'' is usually in a ''yoi'' (ready) position. The ''yoi'' position is a preparatory position that gives a clear starting point for execution of other techniques. The main version of ''yoi'' means the arms are slightly moved forward, with fists closed. The fists point slightly to the centre line and are roughly half a shoulder width apart. The elbows should be bent very slightly. There are many variations to the movements leading to the ''yoi'' position. Note that some kata have very different ''yoi'' positions. The basic Shotokan ''kata'' all start at the stance and with the ''yoi'' position described above. Examples of basic ''kata'' are Heian shodan, Heian nidan and Heian sandan. Other ''yoi'' positions are found mostly in intermediate and advanced ''kata''. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hachiji dachi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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