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Posture Break

A posture break is the act of pulling, steering, or disrupting your partner’s alignment so they lose a strong upright position and become easier to control.

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Quick definition

A posture break is the act of pulling, steering, or disrupting your partner’s alignment so they lose a strong upright position and become easier to control.

Beginner translation

A posture break means making your partner harder to balance and easier to manage.

Why it matters

A posture break is the act of pulling, steering, or disrupting your partner’s alignment so they lose a strong upright position and become easier to control.

What beginners should know

A common mistake with posture break is using it passively instead of with structure and timing.

Common class phrases

Beginner Safety Cue

Safety cue: Move with control and communicate early while training posture break.

Train the word

Want to feel this in class?

Start with a guided Free Intro. We’ll show you the room, explain the safety rules, and help you choose the right class lane.

FAQ

What makes posture breaks stronger?

Using hips, legs, angle, and grips together instead of pulling with the arms alone.

Why does posture breaking help guard?

It limits balance and passing pressure, making control and attacks easier to build.

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