There is no one "best" stance to use in martial arts in terms of combat, as different martial arts have different stances based on the specifics of the rules and the fighters preferred style and physique. However, a proper stance is essential in martial arts, as it is the starting position for all martial movement and allows for strong, effortless movement and an easy transference of force from the body to extremity. A good stance combines balance, defense, and readiness). Here are some tips and examples of stances used in martial arts:

• Forward Stance: A traditional stance practiced in every martial arts class that enhances form, power, and speed, as it creates an awareness of body mechanics and weight balance. This makes the transition to fighting stance an easier concept to take on board, hence fighting stance becomes just another stance.

• Fighting Stance: The most fundamental position in any type of martial art. A proper fighting stance allows for strong, effortless movement and an easy transference of force from the body to extremity. The stance must strike a delicate balance between offense, defense, and movement. The feet are shoulder-width apart, feet pointing roughly to 1 o’clock if you’re orthodox (left hand lead) or 11 o’clock if you’re southpaw (right hand lead). Your weight should be predominately on the pads of the feet with both knees slightly bent, guard up (hands roughly at jaw height elbows tucked in) .

• Muay Thai Stances: There are several stances you can adopt during your training, and the optimal stance for you depends on your physique. However, the stance you adopt should be the one that allows for maximum ease, fluidity of movement, and transference of force. Specialists from different martial arts prefer to fight in the stance of their base martial art, albeit with some modifications.

In conclusion, the best stance to use in martial arts in terms of combat depends on the martial art, the fighters preferred style and physique, and the specifics of the rules. However, a proper stance is essential in martial arts, as it allows for strong, effortless movement and an easy transference of force from the body to extremity.