Stances

Question 1

Side Squat Stance

Answer 1

Hachi Dachi. 1. Weight 50\50 each leg. 2. Shoulder width apart. 3. Knees bent slightly so can’t see toes. 4. Knees pointed outward. 5. Feet pointing straight ahead. 6. Outside feet sealed or seated into floor.

Question 2

Front Stance

Answer 2

1. Zenkustu Dachi. 2. Weight distrib. 60% front 40% back. 3. Front leg bent, knee above foot. 4. Front foot faces foreword 5. Back leg straight. 6. Back foot pointed 45 degree toward corner.

Question 3

Cat Foot Stance

Answer 3

1. Neko Ashi Dachi. 2. Weight 90% back leg, 10% front. 3. Ball of front foot touching floor approximately 1 1/2 to 2 foot lengths from ball of back foot. 4. Back leg crouched and foot toward corner. 5. Front leg bent facing front. 6. Shoulders and hips pointed 45 degrees toward corner.

Question 4

Back Stance

Answer 4

1. Kokutsu Dachi. 2. Weight 60% back leg, 40% front leg. 3. Back leg crouched-foot out to side. 4. Front leg slightly bent-faces forward. 5. Shoulders & Hips 45 degree toward corner.

Question 5

Shiko Dachi

Answer 5

1.5 times shoulder width
Side by side
Feet turned out 45 degrees
Knees pointing out

Question 6

Kosa Dachi

Answer 6

Back knee tucked in back of front knee with only toes and balls of foot touching ground. Legs are crossed