All Way of the Stance monks are trained in the traditional styles of combat. Throughout their training they may find access to masterful styles and in the rarest of cases may be blessed by otherworldly beings for their hard work and dedication. 

Traditional Stances

By taking this martial training, the monk loses their timeless body ability granted through level up. 
Starting when you choose this tradition at 3rd level, you can access all traditional fighting styles by spending 2 ki points. The stances learned are:

• Hare Stance 
• Ox Stance 
• Snake Stance
• Goat Stance 
• Monkey Stance
• Turtle Stance
• Crane Stance
• Tiger Stance
• Koi Stance 
• Dragon Stance

Mastery

At 6th level, you begin to master the martial arts. Spend no ki on a mastered style, all others are reduced to 1 ki. Choose one stance to master. 

Grand Master

Grand Master Stances cost 2 ki points to utilize and are active for 1 round. 

Grand Master Stances:

• Snapping Turtle Stance 
• Gorilla Stance 
• Lion Dog Stance 
• Kirin Stance 
• Black Mamba Stance

Guardian Deity

Depending on which traditional style you mastered at level 6, you will be granted access to a guardian deity style relative to it. 

• Turtle, Snake Stances grant Guardian Deity Black Tortoise 
• Dragon, Koi Stances grant Guardian Deity Azure Dragon
• Tiger, Goat Stances grant Guardian Deity White Tiger 
• Crane, Hare Stances grant Guardian Deity Vermillion Phoenix 
• Monkey, Ox Styles grant Guardian Deity Golden Bodhisattva