A [[fighting stance]] where a character [[holding sword|holds a sword]] horizontally in front of their face, ready to guard against incoming blows (or because it looks cool).

In traditional Japanese martial arts, this may be known as the [i]ko gasumi[/i] stance ("mist stance").

h4. See also

* [[fighting stance]]

h4. External links

* "Imgur: Japanese sword combat stances":[https://i.imgur.com/mTtZiyrl.jpg]
* "TVTropes: Sword Guard Stance":[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/discussion.php?id=0qd9eigdkow9gcxuhb9zofkh]
sword guard stance