10. Zenkutsu Dachi Outside edges of front foot is straight. Outside edgen of back foot is no more than 45 degrees to the front. 65% of weight on front leg. Lower half of front leg is perpendicular- do not overlen. Back leg is locked straight. Spine is erect. Check correct length by kneeling down on back leg and going forward three fist widths from knee. This gives the line that the front heel should be on, two shoulder lengths forward from the line of the back heel. Heels remain the same width as in Fudo Dachi.
11. Han Zenkutsu Dachi (Moroashi Dachi) Two feet lengths back from Zenkutsu Dachi. A defensive stance has more weight on the back leg; a offensive stance has more weight on the front leg.
12. Kokutsu Dachi Spine is upright as weight sinks deeply. Front foot is three feet lengths forward. Angle of back foot is same as Yoi. Only ball of front foot touches floor. 70% of weight on back leg. Outside edge of back foot is straight.
13. Nekoashi Dachi 90% of weight on back leg. Foot is two foot lengths forward from Musubi or one foot length back from Kokutsu Dachi. Again, spine is upright.
14. Kake Dachi From Nekoashi Dachi, place weight on front leg and hook other leg behind. Two foot lengths in width. Back leg acts as shock absorber to check momentum or change direction rapidly.
15. Tsuruashi Dachi This is a transitory stance throught which one momentarily moves in many kicking motions.
16. Sanchin Dachi From Yoi, push heels out so that outside edges of feet are parallel. Inscribe circle with right foot. Front heel is in line with tip of rear toes. Inside balls of feet are shoulder width. Inside edge of front is at 45 degrees.
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