| Heisoku Dachi |  |
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| Masubi Dachi (Fudo-Tai) |  |
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| Hachiji Dachi (Shezentai) | (Yoi) |  |
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| Jigo Tai | (i.e. Kushanku) |  |
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| Shiko Dachi | (Sumo stance) |  |
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| Kiba Dachi | (Wider than Nai Hanchi) |  |
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| Nai Hanchi Dachi |  |
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| Zenkutsu Dachi | (Forward stance) |  |
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| Kokutsu Dachi | (Back stance) |  |
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| Neko Ashi Dachi | 1. Ma-Hanme |  |
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| 2. Hanme |  |
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| 3. Shomen |  |
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| Seishan Dachi | 1. Yoko |  |
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| 2. Tate |  |
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| Heiko Dachi | 1. Yoko |  |
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| 2. Tate |  |
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| Teiji Dachi |  |
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| Katashi Dachi | (Single leg position, Chinto) |  |
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| Soeashi Dachi | (used in Pinan Yodan) |  |
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| Kosa Dachi | (Used in Wanshu) |  |
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| Lenoji Dachi | (L or R Shizentai) |  |
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Stance Chart
These are the stances as practised at Chikara Wado Ryu. They are not to scale but are merely a rough guide to the stances