
Vision - Having our head down can compromise our ability to see well and be aware of our surroundings. Our heads tend to direct our gaze and facing down will tend to keep the eyes down. Similarly, looking down will not only limit our vision but also tend to bring our posture down. Having an upright posture will enable us to see well and be more aware of what’s happening.
Exposure - With good posture we can keep our head and face farther away from an opponent’s hands, feet, elbows, knees, etc. This will also keep our necks away from choking hands and legs. Generally, we want to keep our chins down to protect our jaws and necks, but at the same time