Guarding Positions


Label: In the White Lotus System of Unarmed Combat®, the expression "guarding positions" is a label that's used to identify;
1. a specific key phrase within the system's spoken language and written language,
2. an expression that is associated with technical concepts and technical elements,
3. a categorical phrase that is associated with a specific group of basic sub-studies,
4. a categorical phrase that is associated with a specific group of intermediate sub-studies,
5. a categorical phrase that is associated with a specific group of advanced studies.

Definition: In this system, the key phrase "guarding positions" is defined as;
1. a series of postures, static in nature, that are executed with the use of the body or some part of it,
2. a series of biomechanical postures, absent of technical intent, that are symbolic of keeping one's body or some part of it from harm,
3. a series of biomechanical postures that are used in conjunction with the intent to keep one's body or some part of it from harm,
4. an expression that refers to illusionary guarding positions, real guarding positions, deceptive guarding positions, and veiled guarding positions.

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