One of the differences I notice between the boxing and kung fu I practice is the difference between open vs. closed. A right-handed boxer will stand with their left shoulder opposite his opponent's right shoulder or maybe opposite their opponent's head. If both boxers were to fire the same punch at the same time at eachother's faces, both would get hit in the face. If a kung fu fighter is standing left-hand lead, they would stand with their left shoulder opposite the left shoulder of their opponent. If the two fighters launch attacks at each-other's faces, their arms would clash in the space between the two fighters and both attacks would be deflected.
In modern foil fencing, the same is true as for western boxing: the fencer stands squared off with their opponent, inviting an attack to their heart.
What is the natural stance for Gim? Passing blades (open) as in boxing, or crossed blades (closed) as in kung fu? I'm beginning to believe it's a crossed blade system based on asymmetries in the tai chi and wudan sword forms I've been seeing.
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