Being positioned and ready to respond to any offensive maneuvering or methods by the opponent(s).

Comments:

Guarded Position is a rather generic term meaning being in a defensive posture but ready to defend.

Guarded Position generally refers to the physical, but may also include one's mental state of guard; although this is not a requirement.

Guarded Position's generic nature is further demonstrated in that it does not refer to a specific positioning - this detail is personalized to the individual.

Guarded Position differs from Fighting Position in that Guarded Position more typically refers to a preparatory device from an unplanned scenario (i.e. social situations) - but frequently these terms are used interchangeably.

Guarded Position differs from Ready Position in that one may be ready but not necessarily guarded - but frequently these terms are used interchangeably.

A.K.A.:

Guard, Position of Readiness, Ready Position

Opposite(s):

Natural Stance

Related Definition(s):

Read

Related Term(s):

Combat Awareness, Fighting Position