Contra Position
Another quick tip, partner dancing is one of my major inspirations. (Dance itself has done so much for me and shoutout to the teachers and partners through the ages). Look for movement in the pose. Start with turning your nose towards the light, this is where you want your face to end up. Then, starting from the bottom, place your feet (point your toes for feminine characters), put your hips in one direction ( also away from the camera ) and then place your shoulders in the opposite direction to your hips. Looking up at the person at the 3rd-floor window works as well. In ballroom dancing, they call this Contra
Just give it a go… possible inspirational fighting games ready to pose in 1v1, and look at sports for weapons (golf, tennis and baseball – all valid weapons in zombie apoc), goes without saying, that comic books, movies and anime but you knew these already.