Subi Dachi Pidgeon-Toed Stance

Shoulders kept even

Knees Knees slightly slightly bent bent inward inward

Extremely short distance forward

Heels about shoulder-width apart Feet angled, toes-inward HanZen Kutsu Dachi Walking Length Stance

Shoulders kept even Should be able to see the tips of your toes

Forward knee is slightly bent Back knee is kept straight

Short stride

Front foot is straight

About shoulder-width apart

Back foot’s heel is turned inward Zen-Kutsu Dachi Long Front Stance

Shoulders kept even Should be able to see the tips of your toes

Forward knee is bent Back knee is kept straight

Very long stride

Front foot is straight

About shoulder-width apart

Back foot’s heel is turned in Shiko Dachi Sumo Stance

Shoulders kept even

Both knees are bent

Heels are turned inward

Feet just outside shoulder width

Feet are even with each other nekoashi Dachi Cat Stance

Head faces forward

Shoulders are turned

Forward knee is bent Both knees are bent Back knee is bent

Front heel is raised off of the floor

very short distance forward less than shoulder- width wide Front foot is straight Back foot’s heel is turned in Kamae Dachi Fighting Stance Head faces forward

Forward fist Shoulders is held away are turned at an angle

Back fist Hips held at are turned lower ribs

Forward knee is bent Both knees Back are bent knee is bent

short distance forward

less than shoulder- width wide Front foot is straight Back foot’s heel is turned in