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Note the fundamentals for a good fighting stance: relaxed posture, chin tucked, hands up—balanced and ready to spring into action.

The stance begins with your feet, which you should keep a little wider than shoulder-width apart. This helps maintain your body alignment. Always aim to keep your feet under your body as you attempt any move, defense or strike. I like to keep about a 60–40 weight distribution on the balls of my feet. Even though my lead foot is flat on the floor in the picture, in actuality, when I move, I feel most of the weight on the balls of my feet.

The knees are bent to allow for a springy motion and to keep a semi-crouched stance.

Notice that the hands are up and at about eye level. This allows you to protect your face and see your opponent. You can make a loose fist or keep your hands open, as long as you remain relaxed. Your upper body “shield” runs from the tip of your elbows to your fingers.

Carry your head forward with your chin tucked. Your head should feel relaxed. Keep your eye on your opponent and be aware of objects that you can utilize as weapons, additional opponents and escape routes. Keep an eye on your surroundings with your peripheral vision.