Heikō dachi From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Heikō-dachi (閉足立) is a karate stance where both feet are shoulder width apart, and their outer edges are parallel.It is a high stance, meaning that the knees are bent very slightly. Heikō-dachi is a common transitional stance in many kata.[1] Heikō dachi 平行立 See also Karate stances References [1]"Shitō-ryū Stances". Karate-do Shito-kai Canada. Retrieved 2012-02-12. External links "HEIKO DACHI". Tecnicas-de-karate.info.This karate-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.vte Related Articles