A wide variety of martial arts have different fighting stances within each one. Each of these fighting stances has distinct characteristics and qualities that set them apart from one another.
Here is our breakdown of the most used fighting stances in the world. Detailing each of their characteristics and the purposes they serve.
Boxing Fighting Stances
Boxing is one of the most widely practiced combat sports in the world. Literally, every culture practices a style of boxing, which means the movements and stances aren’t exact. Here are some of the various boxing fighting stances used in the sport described below.
Orthodox Fighting Stance
The most used boxing stance is the traditional orthodox stance. It’s predominantly used by right-handed fighters because their right hand is in the power punch position in the back.
Their left hand is in the lead, slightly in front of their face. The right is either pressed against the chin or against the head.
Then with the feet, they’re about shoulder-width apart, with their left leg in the lead and right in the back. Legs are slightly bent, and you have a basic orthodox boxing stance there.
Southpaw Fighting Stance
The reverse of the…
