Having a strong fighting stance is one of the core principles of an effective martial arts practice. Located in West Chester, OH, Japan Karate-Do Cincinnati is Greater Cincinnati’s premier location for learning traditional Japanese martial arts from beginner to expert levels. In addition to helping you perfect your fighting stance, these knowledgeable instructors will teach you everything you need to know for a rewarding, disciplined karate practice.

Below are three of the best tips for improving your fighting stance from Japan Karate-Do Cincinnati:

• Get Your Head In The Right Place: Having proper alignment from the neck up will help protect your head and face. Think of tucking your head in by keeping your chin glued to your collarbone. From there, aim to tilt your head slightly forward, and remember to keep your hands up, protecting your face and upper body.

• Keep Your Abdominal Tight: Maintaining a strong core is extremely important in martial arts. Tight abdominal muscles are essentially your battle armor, so always keep your core engaged.
• Master Your Foot Position: Lastly (but certainly not least), your stance depends greatly on your foundation – your feet. Make sure your feet are staggered, slightly wider than the hips, and that your weight is distributed evenly among them. Avoid standing flatfooted to maintain your energy level.

Each sensei at Japan Karate-Do Cincinnati is committed to helping you perfect your martial arts practice by putting tips like these into action. The center offers martial arts classes for participants of all ages and openly welcomes newcomers. To learn more about their classes, call (513) 860-4386 today or visit the center online. You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.