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Purpose: Baseline reference for posture
Starting position / return position
Knees bent, hips level
Back straight, head neutral
Weapon arm relaxed, elbow off torso
Back heel slightly raised
Purpose: Most important fencing position
Front knee over heel
Back leg straight
Back heel grounded (foil/épée) or lightly raised (sabre)
Weapon arm fully extended
Rear shoulder open
Purpose: Proper footwork mechanics
Front heel landing first
Back foot pushing
Weight centered
Weapon arm stable
Purpose: Balance and recovery
Back toe lifting
Front foot pulling
No crossing feet
Upright torso
Purpose: Most important fencing position
Front knee over heel
Back leg straight
Back heel grounded (foil/épée) or lightly raised (sabre)
Weapon arm fully extended
Rear shoulder open
Purpose: Safe movement and injury prevention
Moving back to En Guard position
Front leg pushing back
Weapon arm returning to guard
Torso upright
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