Open and Closed Stances

While in the more commonly used closed position, the available attacks include:

Using leading side (side closest to opponent)

• • Linear attacks to leading side of opponent’s body and to head using:
    • Kicks, such as a front kick, side kick, or back kick.
    • Punches, such as jab, overhand, or uppercut.
  • Angular attacks to front of opponent’s body and to head using:
    • Kicks, such as the twist kick or inside snap-crescent kick.
    • Punches, such as inverted back fist.
  • Angular attacks to back of opponent’s head using:
    • Kicks, such as the twist kick or snap outside crescent kick.
    • Punches, such as back fist or hammer fist
  • Circular attacks to front side of opponent’s body and to head using:
    • Kicks, such as the round kick or straight leg inside crescent kick.
    • Punches, such as hook.
  • Circular attacks to back of opponent’s head using:
    • Kicks, such as hook kick or straight leg inside crescent kick.
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