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September 9, 2010
2:19 pm
andy_uk257
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Hi All,

 

Great website, keep up the awsome vids.

 

I have a question regarding the southpaw stance / throwing and defending kicks. Most guys in my gym use an orthodox stance. Since i am a newbie this can be quite frustrating because my round kick does not reach the outside of the oponents left leg, it is more primed for the inside of the right leg. Sure this works but the distance you have to cover to do this leaves me open to the counter very easily.

 

Can you do any videos on southpaw stance vs an orthodox fighter (defence / offence)

 

Cheers

Andy

September 9, 2010
3:35 pm
Dickey

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Your kicks don't have to be your rear leg in your stance. Check out the switch kick. Not sure exactly what it's called but you basically just switch stances fast and deliver the opposite kick right away. I came about it when after I watched a video on Bas Rutten and how he prefers body shots, mostly his left, the opponent's right, side, which is a liver shot. What do ya know, the next day boxing with my dad, I take a wicked lead hook to that area and am completley rocked. I thought to myself, "I have to get an efficient way to strike there besides just a lead hook." I did a little research and found the switch kick. I personally find it easiest when I check one of my opponent's leg kicks, then bring the checking leg back and throw the round kick to the liver. Devastating and simple in the two or three times I've used it.

For you, you could switch then send the leg kick. For one, the switch throws them off. Also, against a southpaw, they won't be expecting a leg kick to the outside leg. I also just saw a video of Dr Sick's that involved a switch jab or something, where you throw the jab and switch your feet at the same time. In his case he was describing against a wrestler who's going to wait for you to punch, then they will shoot, then you throw the knee. I (not sure if I'm correct) could see how you could jab (or straight right in your case), switch your stance at the same time, and while their guard is focused on not getting snapped by a jab/cross, throw that opposite rear round kick. It's going to take some practice and drilling. It took me a whole month of nearly daily drilling before I even felt comfortable with the switch kick, or a round kick of the opposite side. Good luck bro.

October 1, 2010
1:40 am
Lowkicksanonymous
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Lead Low Kick for the win. Besides the jab it's my favorite technique. Make sure 

the opponent's foot is pointed inwards, or towards your left side, so that he has

the scrumptious outside leg meat exposed. As the videos on this website show, it

will limit his ability to check. 

 

If you can force him backwards you can take a real step with your rear foot for

superior torque. Should he be coming towards you, attack by draw. It's harder

to get that leg up when they have their weight on it. Sure, it's loaded leg theory,

but I'll take it. But, for @#$% sake, keep your hands up.

October 1, 2010
1:50 am
Dr Sick

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Maurice L Austin said:

Sure, it's loaded leg theory,

but I'll take it. But, for @#$% sake, keep your hands up.


:)  Ha ha! Loaded leg theory… Spittin Game Maurice, Spittin real Game.

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