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One of the most important aspects in combat sports is your stance. The way you stand will dictate how you fight because that’s what determines where your center of gravity and, by extension, your sense of balance is. Unfortunately, however, many beginners, often struggle with getting their stance right, which makes it harder for them to train. In this article, we’re going to discuss a proper boxing stance as well as a few variations.

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