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forward, and the rear knee directly under the hip! Being in a more
upright position will be the only difference.

The Optimal Position also utilizes both feet to explode forward.
Imagine three vehicles, one is rear-wheel drive, one is a front-
wheel drive, and the one is a four/all-wheel drive. Which one is

Movement either way begins with a
weight shift simultaneously with the pivot
into the Optimal Position.

going to have the best traction? The four/all-wheel drive vehicle
engages all four wheels whereas the other two only engage two
wheels! Likewise, the Optimal Position engages both feet instead
of just one!

OK, OK! I know that I said that I fight from a position and the picture
above shows me not quite in the side position! So, am I a hypocrite
and don’t follow my own advice?
No, and I do! Being on the balls of the feet allows instant pivoting
from a side position into the Optimal Position whether advancing

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