open stance
A friend of mine was telling me that what is considered the strongest stance in taijutsu is not a defensive or protective stance or even an offensive stance, but a totally open stance. Is this true in any other arts?
I thought it was pretty interesting, that being open is considered less vulnerable, possibly because you can move anywhere...
This also reminded me of something I've read, that in internal martial arts (or was it in samurai culture? i forget) that the ultimate stance is one that is still and not quivering. This in opposition to some Filipino arts that teach you to constantly be moving your weapon hand and/or live hand to speed up your reaction time...
Thoughts, anyone?
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