guard stance
Ready defensive posture
Guard stance is a defensive posture in martial arts or combat sports, with hands raised and body positioned to protect vital areas while remaining ready to strike or evade.
The term extends to video games and sports where characters or players adopt protective positions: He dropped into guard stance when the boss charged.
Figuratively, taking a guard stance means preparing to defend oneself or one's position.
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- protectKeep from harm
- readySuitable for use now
- ready positionPreparatory athletic posture
- alertWarning or watchfulness
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guard stanceopen stance
Foot position facing target
relaxed stance · neutral stance · at ease · wide open · off guard
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