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

Comments:

Ready Position is a rather generic term meaning being ready to defend.

Ready Position tends to refer to the mental, but typically also includes one's physical positioning; although this is not a requirement.

Ready Position's generic nature is further demonstrated in that it does not specifically refer to mental or physical or both.

Ready Position differs from Fighting Position in that Ready Position more commonly refers to mental preparedness - but frequently these terms are used interchangeably.

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

Ready Position differs from Fighting Stance in that Ready Position more commonly refers to mental and Fighting Stance refers only to the physical.

A.K.A.:

Guard, Guarded Position, Position of Readiness

Opposite(s):

Fighting Stance

Related Definition(s):

Read

Related Term(s):

Combat Awareness, Environmental Awareness, Fighting Position