NotMiracle & Nero
Nero
I was reading an old instruction manual that says the perfect stance is perfectly symmetrical. Do you think that kind of balance actually makes a difference in real fights, or is it just a nice myth?
NotMiracle
Symmetry sounds great on paper, but in a fight you’re usually out here improvising, not standing in a perfectly mirrored pose. Balance is useful, sure, but it’s more about being able to shift weight, not about a flawless front‑to‑back profile. In practice, a good fighter bends the rules, uses asymmetry to create angles, and keeps the opponent guessing. The myth is the myth; the reality is that flexibility and adaptability win more than a textbook stance.
Nero
Your point is solid, but if you read the old manuals you’ll see the same principle: a symmetrical base gives you a stable center of gravity, which you can then tilt when you need angles. Think of it like a balanced seesaw; if one side is always out of sync you’ll lose your footing when the opponent pushes. Flexibility is key, but you can’t ignore the core symmetry that lets you pivot without losing stability. It’s not about a perfect front‑to‑back profile, it’s about a balanced foundation you can lean off of. So yeah, improvise, but always start with a solid, symmetrical base.
NotMiracle
Yeah, the manual’s logic is neat—symmetry gives you a “stable center.” But in a real scuffle that “center” is usually shifting in ways the book never covers. A solid base is good, but a fighter’s got to break that symmetry to create those angles, or you just end up walking into a predictable dance. So start balanced if you want a launchpad, but don’t let that launchpad turn into a cage.
Nero
I hear you, but let me remind you: a launchpad that never moves is a cage in disguise. Keep that base tight, but always be ready to flick it—balance is the lock, angles are the key. Just don’t forget the lock exists.
NotMiracle
Yeah, a lock that never turns is still a lock, so keep it tight and have a spare key—preferably one that does a quick flick before you notice the door's closed.
Nero
Keep the lock tight, but make sure the key is sharp and straight—no crooked angles, no surprise twists. If the lock shifts, the key shifts too, and that's where the real fight begins.