Karate Stance Guide: Front Stance (Zenkutsu-dachi) for Beginners #2299191 (License: Personal Use)

The image shows a female practitioner in a traditional white karate gi with a black belt, executing the Zenkutsu-dachi stance-characterized by a deep forward lunge with the front knee bent and rear leg straight. Her upper body remains upright, arms positioned in a defensive-ready posture, illustrating core principles of stability and focus in Shotokan-style karate. This stance is fundamental for both kata and kumite training.

Used on martial arts instruction pages, beginner guides, or dojo websites to visually demonstrate proper stance mechanics; matches user intent seeking foundational karate technique tutorials or printable practice aids.