Quote Originally Posted by southpawed View Post
Don't give up your height to shorter fighters by hunching over. This doesn't mean to stand straight up tall like a tree. But instead, if you are going to lower your elevation, bend at the knees. But never hunch your back and give up height trying to reach a smaller opponent.
Never give up your height, it is a advantage.

Any strategy you develop, you want to stand tall to your true height, you would never want to bend over and make yourself an easier target, ask your coach to explain what he means, because he certainly doesn't want you to become a easier target.