Before executing any defense technique, establish a proper guard stance:
Feet positioned in ‘Empty Stance’ with weight evenly distributed
Knees slightly bent for mobility
Sword held at middle height, tip slightly higher than solar plexus
Body angled 45 degrees to present a smaller target
Core Defense Techniques
1. Upper Block (Cauldron-Lifting Block)
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