The standard fighting stance is to have your left foot forward and your right foot back. However, if you’re left-handed, you can take a “southpaw” stance by placing your right foot forward and your left back.
Don’t lean your weight forward or backward. Shift from side to side to feel the balance of the stance.
Leaning forward will make your head an easy target for your opponent. If you keep your weight shifted back, you won’t be able to generate as much power in your strikes.
Don’t tuck your chin so much that your neck is stretched.
Keep your knees slightly bent so you maintain a strong base. Make sure your weight stays balanced! Take your step offline when you’re about to throw a punch so your opponent doesn’t have time to adjust.
Don’t lean forward or you’ll expose yourself to an easy punch from your opponent.
Think of the motion as a fast combination. Load your weight on your lead foot then quickly pick it up to shift your weight onto your rear foot almost instantly.
Move so you’re within range of throwing a punch that will hit them.
Don’t lean so far forward that you’re off balance or your opponent will be able to land a strong punch.
Rotation is key to building punching power. Rolling your shoulder back will cause your hips to rotate slightly so you’re engaging your legs and core muscles in your punch.
Avoid going wild and throwing punches while you’re off balance or you could be hit with a counter strike from your opponent.
