Each foot points forwards. The width ( measured between the footswords ) is one shoulder width. The legs are straight.
The body weight is distributed evenly between each leg.
Sitting Stance ( annun sogi )
One leg is moved to the side so that the distance between big toes is one and a half shoulder widths. Both feet should pointing forwards. Bend the knees so the knee caps are above the ball of the foot. Body weight is evenly distributed on each foot. Push the chest and abdomen out and pull the hips back.
Tense the inner thigh as though squeezing the floor inwards.
Walking Stance ( gunnun sogi )
One foot is moved to the rear a distance of one and a half shoulder widths. The width ( measured between the centre of the insteps ) is one shoulder width. The front leg is bent so that the kneecap is vertically above the heel. The back leg is straight and extended fully. The front foot points forward and the rear foot is turned outwards at an angle of 25 degrees.
The body weight is distributed evenly between each leg.
L - Stance ( nuinja sogi )
One foot is moved to the rear a distance of one and a half shoulder widths from the footsword of the rear foot to the toes of the front foot, forming almost a right angle. Both feet should be turned inwards about 15 degrees. The rear leg should be bent so that the kneecap is above the toes and the front leg should be bent proportionally. The hip should be aligned with the inner knee joint. The ratio of body weight should be 70% on the rear leg and 30% on the front leg.
Fixed Stance ( gojung sogi )
This stance is similar to L-Stance with the following exceptions. The body weight is distributed evenly.
The length of the stance is one and a half shoulder widths between big toes. When the right foot is in front it is called a right fixed stance and vice-versa
Closed (Ready) Stance ( moa (junbi) sogi )
The feet are together. Each foot points forwards.
The legs are straight. The body weight is distributed evenly between each leg.
X-Stance ( kyocha sogi )
One foot is crossed over or behind the other, touching the ground slightly with the ball of the foot. The body weight is on the stationary foot. Both legs are bent. One foot always crosses in front of the other except when jumping. When the weight is on the right foot, the stance is called a right X-stance and vice-versa.
Rear Foot Stance ( dwitbal sogi )
One foot is moved to the front a distance of one shoulder width between small toes. Bend the rear leg until the knee is above the toes. Bend the front leg touching the ground slightly with the ball of the foot. The front foot should point inward 25 degrees. The rear foot should point inward 15 degrees. Most of the body weight is on the rear foot.
Vertical Stance ( soojik sogi )
One foot is moved to the side a distance of one shoulder width (measured between big toes). The ratio of body weight should be 60% on rear leg and 40% on the front leg. Both feet should be pointed inwards 15 degrees. The legs should be kept straight When the right foot is in the rear it is called a right vertical stance and vice-versa.
Other Stances Include
Bending Ready Stance A, B, C & D. (Guburyo Junbi Sogi).
