Fighting Stances: A Breakdown Of The Most Popular Fighting Stances

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.

Contents

• 1 Boxing Fighting Stances
  • 1.1 Orthodox Fighting Stance
  • 1.2 Southpaw Fighting Stance
  • 1.4 Crouched Stance
  • 1.5 Wide Stance
  • 1.6 Philly Shell Fighting Stance
• 2 Karate Fighting Stance
• 3 Taekwondo Fighting Stances
• 4 Muay Thai Fighting Stance
• 6 Wrestling Fighting Stances
• 11 Hapkido Fighting Stances
• 12 Kung Fu Fighting Stances
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