Stance Description Kata natural stance walking stance shizentai-dachi Distance between the feet is the same as if you were taking a step forward. Most cat stance nekoashi-dachi Foot position same as in walking stance, but weight is dropped onto back leg. Front foot lightly rests on the floor. Front heel may be raised. Weight is low so knees are bent.
Front leg is bent.
Back leg knee is pressed into front knee, and back foot toes are directly behind heel of front foot. Back heel is off the foot. Body faces front. Front leg perpendicular to floor. Pinan Godan straddle leg stance naihanchi stance naihanchi-dachi Feet and body are in same position as in horseback stance, but feet are parallel to one another.