Musubi Dachi		Heiko Dachi
Relaxed position Heels together Toes separated at 45 degree angle Weight distribution = 50% front, 50% back		Ready position Feet shoulder width apart, toes forward Knees bent until you cannot see your toes Weight distribution = 50% front, 50% back
Seisan Dachi		Shiko Dachi
Basic stance Feet shoulder width apart The front heel is in line with the back toes Knees bent just to where you cannot see your toes Weight distribution=50% front, 50% back		Horse stance Feet a little wider than shoulder width apart Knees bent outward (bent more than other stances) Toes facing outward on a 45 degree angle Weight distribution=50% front, 50% back
Nekoachi dachi		Kiba dachi
Cat stance Back foot on a 45 degree angle Front foot barely touching the floor (w/the ball of foot) Knees bent Weight distribution= 10% front, 90% back		Straddle stance Feet sholulder width apart Heels a little farhter out that your toes &toes facing in Bend knees outward, not inward Weight Distribution= 50% front, 50% back
Koza dachi		Kokutsu dachi
Hook stance The front foot is in a - postion, not a | postion The back foot is half on the floor, only the ball and the toes Knees are bent to where they touch each other Weight distribution= 80% front, 20% back		Back stance Similar to cat stance Front foot however, is positioned entirely on the floor (flat) Back foot goes from left to right Weight distribution= 30% front, 70% back