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NEKOASHI DACHI
Continuous Publication Since April 1995 Reference: nekoashi-dachi
In this stance, the body is twisted a little from the natural stance so that you meet your opponent in a half-facing position (hanmi), with the legs in the position shown in the photograph and the hips low. From experience it is best to relax the body.
