fudodachi

had anyone noticed that the stance fudodachi is identical to the way the statue of the god fudo stands in a buddhist temple in japan{ the one thats the largest wooden structure on the planet} and does anyone think that theres more than just a name connection, and that the stance is based upon it for religeous purposes?

and btw if you havent seen the statue or dont think you have, its on the cover of karate-do kyohan (the master text)

First of all, if I remember correctly, fudo dachi means "fighting stance", correct?

And if so, that would make the god "fudo", a war god of some sort, logically guessing of course.

Id say theres a connection, due to how much eastern religion is already incorporated into some martial arts.

I have always understood Fudo Dachi to mean 'get ready stance'

Fudo Dachi means "immovable stance" Fudo Miyoo is usually depicted standing on stone for immovability and resolve, surrounded by flames for ferocity, is holding a rope to bind evil, a sword to cut it away and is the Shinto guardian of the Buddhist way.

He tends to be the guardian of Dojo shrines (including mine).