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Boxer’s Stance

Moving to the Side: Left leads going left and right leads going
right. Steps stay low to the deck.

The idea in all movement is to maintain the integrity of
your boxer’s stance.Basically,that means you never over
step, cross over or bring your feet together.

There are four directions you may go: toward your
opponent,back from your opponent,to the side you are
mostly facing and to the side at your back.

In each direction you have a lead foot which initiates the
movement and opens your stance.After the lead foot has
taken a step, close the distance with your trailing foot
and regain a shoulder width stance. Steps are short in
length and taken close to the surface of the floor ---
almost in a slide.

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