Principles & Terminology

KNOW THE LANGUAGE

Centerline Terminology

Types of Guard Hand Positions...

- Boxing Guard

- Bai Jong Guard

- Kung Fu Guard

- Neutral Guard

- Trapping Guard

Types of Stances with typical matching guard hands

- Bai Jong Stance (aka. on-guard / sparring / ready stance) with Bai Jong or Boxing Guard

- Kung Fu Stances (cat, crane, etc.) with Kung Fu or Neutral Guard

- Trapping Stance (rooted lead / jut sun ma) with Trapping Guard

- Training Stance (high horse or goat catching / [yee jee] keem yueng ma) with any guard

JKD PRINCIPLES