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A Specialized Stance, physically distinguishable by a 50%-50% weight distribution - Toe-Toe Heel-Heel Alignment (alignment of depth), feet approximately shoulder width apart (alignment of width), both feet positioned flat on the ground and pigeon toed; with both knees touching or almost touching at the centerline (alignment of height) - arms in a guarded position - eyes directed forward.

 

 

Comments:

The concave stance is essentially a double Close Kneel stance.

 

Defensively:

The concave stance is often used to block, check, or cover the groin area from upward attacks.

 

Offensively:

The concave stance is often used to catch, trap, control, pin, and/or leverage Environmental Objects between the lower legs.

 

The concave stance can be used to create a vice-like maneuver against another Environmental Object, but this in rarely done, due to the natural resistance of the muscles to this position.

 

 

Opposite(s):

Diamond

 

Related Definition(s):

1.

Aim, Contour, Contour Guidance, Environmental Object, Guide, Shape

 

2.

Base, Basic , Frozen Motion, Funnel, Guide, Maneuver, Margin for Error, One Leg, Passive, Position, Posture, Protective Measure, Solidify Your Base, Specialized Stance, Stabile, Stabilize Your Base, Stance, Stationary, Straddle the Paddle