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Stances +

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This resource presents the basic stances, breakfalls and rolling demonstrated at an entry level, for the beginner student. It is a tool used to assist those practicing outside of the classroom.

Practice with caution to avoid injury

Horse Riding Stance

Horse Stance

Forward Leaning Stance

Forward Leaning Stance

Backward Leaning Stance

Backward Leaning Stance

Spear Stance

Spear Stance

Cat Stance

Cat Stance

Crouch Stance

Crouch Stance

One-Leg Crane Stance

Crane Stance

X Stance

X Stance

Crossbone Stance

Cross-bone Stance

Closed Stance

Closed Stance

Open Stance

Open Stance

Parrallel Stance

Parallel Stance

Inward Outward Stance

Inward-Otward Stance

Dragon System Fighting Stance

Fighting Stance

Front Breakfall

Front Fall

Side Breakfall

Side Fall

Backward Breakfall

Back fall

Front Roll

Front Roll

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