Say, what do you prefer for a "fighting stance" - a side-leading stance or a front leading stance? By side leading, I man talking about a stance where one leg is defintely in front of the other, and your torso is turned to its side. Pro: smaller target area, easier to defend. Cons: weak side-to side coverage. By front stance, I mean a stance where the hips and shoulders a more or less square on with the opponent (although it may be a litle bit angled or turned, but not all the way). Pro: easier to use both sides of the body. Cons: larger taret area. Of course there are more Pros and cons for both, I'm sure. So what's your preference and why?