Stances

Heisoku Dachi Feet together
Musubi Dachi Toes at 45°, heels together
Heiko Dachi Feet parallel, shoulder width
Soto dachi Feet at 45°, shoulder width
Uchi Dachi Feet point inwards, slightly wider than shoulder width
Shiko Dachi “Horse stance”, feet at 45° wider than shoulder width, weight lowered, back straight
Sanchin Dachi “Small stance”, feet at shoulder width, toes pointed inward, relaxed knees
Zenkutsu Dachi “Long stance”, front knee bent, back knee straight, weight distribution 60% front
Neko Ashi dachi cat stance
Moto dachi short lunge stance
Kiyotsuke dachi attention
Shizentai dachi natural stance
Kiba dachi straddle stance
Kokutsu dachi back stance
Kagi dachi hooked stance
Hangetsu dachi wide hour glass stance
Hachiji dachi open leg stance