A Makashi Guard with the blade held above the head or approximately above the head.

The weapon is held tip-forward, with the hand next to the face. The blade cross over the chest. Its supinate twin is Cape.

The weapon is held tip-forward by the inside of the face, arm crossing over body.

The weapon is tucked under the inside arm with the blade tipped forward. Its pronate twin is Scabbard.

The weapon is held tip-forward at the hip.