Right. Now, keeping that same posture in your hand, you want to make sure it's tight enough that it won't fold when you hit something, but that it isn't cutting off your circulation, either.
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Good. Now, make sure you're standing with one foot in front, and one a little bit behind it and to the side. You can decide how much, but your stance shouldn't be very wide or very narrow.
[Fortunately, Estelle's experience with swordfighting lessons makes it easier for her to follow these kinds of instructions! She finds an appropriate stance fairly quickly.]
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[she removes her gloves and holds out a hand!]
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Make sure never to put your thumb inside your other fingers. You might break it.
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[i am getting 100% of this info from google, but it's fine]
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[Fortunately, Estelle's experience with swordfighting lessons makes it easier for her to follow these kinds of instructions! She finds an appropriate stance fairly quickly.]
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[She gestures to the mattress.]
Now, keep that same stance, but move close enough that you won’t throw yourself off balance when you punch out.
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[She does so, making sure to carefully gauge the distance...]
... Do I punch it now?
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[it’s not very forceful.]
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[She holds a hand up, pointing with her opposite hand to her open palm.]
Now, aim here.
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[she does! it lands, but it's probably even weaker than her first attempt.]
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[she takes a breath, makes sure her stance is right, and...
a punch! it’s better.]