Dachi (Stances)

Heisoku Dachi                          Feet together stance.

Musubi Dachi                           Toes open, heels together.

Musubi Dachi Heiko                From musubi dachi, open heels until feet are parallel.

Hachiji Dachi/Shizen Dachi    Natural stance. From musubi dachi heiko open toes naturally.

Uchihachiji Dachi                     From musubi dachi open heels so toes point inwards.

Yoi Dachi                                    Like hachiji dachi, but feet pointing forwards & hands in front, elbows tucked into sides.

Heiko Dachi                               Parallel stance.

Moto Dachi                                Basic stance

Zen Kutsu Dachi                        Forward stance (one foots length longer than moto dachi)

Shiko Dachi                                Sumo Stance

Kiba Dachi                                  Horse riding stance

Neko Ashi Dachi                       Cat stance

Kokutsu Dachi                           Back stance

Naihanchin Dachi                    No translation

Sanchin Dachi                           No translation

Hachi Dachi                               Figure 8 Stance

Sokkutsu Dachi                         Side bent stance