ZNKR Jodo
Kamae
Stances (構え)
Kamae in ZNKR Jodo are not static poses, but states of readiness. Everything originates from Tsune no Kamae (natural stance).
Proper posture and grip (Te-no-uchi) in these positions are key to the effective execution of Kihon and Kata techniques.
POS
01
常の構え
Tsune no Kamae
Basic Natural Stance
POS
02
本手の構え
Honte no Kamae
Basic Striking Stance
POS
03
逆手の構え
Gyakute no Kamae
Reverse Grip Stance
POS
04
引落の構え
Hiki Otoshi no Kamae
Pulling/Dropping Stance
POS
05
下げ杖
Sage Jo
Lowered Jo / Carrying Position
POS
06
突杖の構え
Tsuki Zue no Kamae
Walking Stick Stance
POS
07
控勢の構え
Hissage no Kamae
Concealed/Waiting Stance
POS
08
一文字の構え
Ichi Monji no Kamae
Straight Line Stance
POS
09
霞の構え
Kasumi no Kamae
Mist Stance
POS
10
物見の構え
Monomi no Kamae
Visual Check Stance