Ironberg Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 For me, I'd have to say the reverse fighting stance. It's one that has suited me well over the past year, and I execute MOST of my techniques from. It's almost always sideways, and the lead hand hangs down at the hip to protect my forward ribs, and the back hand hangs high near my collarbone region. If I really feel like playing with my sparring partner, my hands will alternate their positions from the lead hand being up and back one down, and vise versa in broken rythm. Because of the non-regidness of this stance, my feet are free to be open or closed as I see fit. To me, the best stance is the most versatile one. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs."
delta1 Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 Horizontal, butt grounded- a totally relaxed posture. My kiai in this stance is like "Grraaaakkkk!!!", then I do a Bruce Lee type of "ft-ft-ft!". Seriously, I agree with most of you that stances should be in constant transition, with footwork. Freedom isn't free!
Law072 Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 i like the boxers stance. i can throw fast punches and hard rear leg round kicks when in it. my second favorite is the jkd on guard stance. "Practice is the mother of all skill!" - Mr. Barnum
Matousek Posted September 9, 2004 Author Posted September 9, 2004 walking stance? "Knowledge is Power!"~Matousek~Martial Arts
Little Dragon Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 my second favorite is the jkd on guard stance.jkd had a stance? i always thought it was to stay on the ball of your foot so you can be more agile. ''I know what your thinking.........did I shoot you 3 times? or did I shoot you 472 times?''
Master Jules Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 just a plain ol' natural stance....nice and relaxed and ready to receive....and then ....give ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy"
Matousek Posted September 10, 2004 Author Posted September 10, 2004 Can someone post a pic of this stance? I want to see what it looks like. (or website) "Knowledge is Power!"~Matousek~Martial Arts
Master Jules Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 I think its just a natural stance....could be wrong though....Im not JKD. ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy"
Vito Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 i like to stand like a boxer/thai boxer if im fighting- thats just being ready to fight. cat stance, i have to say, will likely get you beat down on the street. "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli
Master Jules Posted September 11, 2004 Posted September 11, 2004 Dunno bout that....Nekoashi dachi (cat stance) is a very typical Okinawan fighting stance....it offers great mobility. ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy"
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