As I see in the photo n the way u guys describe, U guys seem to place ur fists in front of u in the boxing stlye right? Now, there's something I learn-- place tt kinda stance and one front kick from the opponent to ur fists, and next thing u will find ur nose bleeding. Seriously, there's really a huge difference between Sparring and Real Fighting. Sparring, there's rules right? No head, No groin. So what's the point of going into it. And I gotta agree that mid-section is rather hard to attack, if ur slow... Or else, tap the opponents' hands few times then just trust in a side kick or front kick into the torso. And if u guys are talking about Real Street Fighting.. then who cares!! Just strike once on the head or the groin and the person will juz lay down straight. Anyway in sparring, once the groin is struck, at least about 50% of the fighter's strength and power will go down. That's when the fighter is most vulnerable. So.. think one of the most effective stance, is just place one fist near the side of ur head, and the other to guard ur midsection. therefore, both arms can swing into action quickly without endangerin urselves. Im sure U guys noe about the " Guard-Ur-Head" Rule .. ??