the struggles of a southpaw..

ryano85 · 07-19-2008, 11:19 PM

.. not that bad of a struggle

any ways just looking for some advice.

i have about a year of boxing experience, im a natural left handed southpaw and did not struggle with it while boxing since my class was pretty small and i spent most of the time working 1 on 1 with my trainer. now that im in muay thai since im in a bigger class im not able to get that individual attention (not blaming my teacher, he helps as much as he possibly can.. but since im the only southpaw its kinda hard for him to teach me totally separate from the class) i have a real hard time following everything the teacher is doing so i have an idea.. .. ..

i practice regular stance in my spare time and have caught on really well, so should i just stand regular in class? and take what i learn and go south paw when i train alone.. i want to keep southpaw as my strong point but i think if i can fight well both stances that could be a good thing too..

anyways, i appreciate any advice

stu46 · 07-20-2008, 01:08 AM

IMO, stay a southpaw and develop a good straight left. IIRC ODH is a southpaw that boxes conventional.

Fluid1 · 07-21-2008, 12:09 PM

I'm a righty that fights southpaw. I love training both right and left. Better overall fighter....

350zex · 07-21-2008, 12:23 PM

watch tapes of crocop

stogey420time · 07-21-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluid1

I'm a righty that fights southpaw. I love training both right and left. Better overall fighter....

Me too.

Since southpaw is your natural stance....you should improve your orthodox stance.

Like a switch hitter in baseball, you can throw your opponents off by switching stance.

ryano85 · 07-21-2008, 04:34 PM

awsome, thanks for the opinions.. yeah i think i will work on my orthodox stance but still make sure southpaw is my strong point

any other southpaws ever struggle with this

surfcity40 · 07-21-2008, 04:36 PM

a jab that hurts is always a good thing. everyone hates fighting a leftie.

stu46 · 07-21-2008, 04:55 PM

why work on a different stance when you haven't perfected the first? it doesn't make any sense.

Fluid1 · 07-21-2008, 05:03 PM

Sure it does Stu. How many people 'perfect' either stance anyway? Why not be well rounded? I'll always be better southpaw IMO, but if I'm in a situation that it benefits me to go righty, I'm ready.

surfcity40 · 07-21-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluid1

Sure it does Stu. How many people 'perfect' either stance anyway? Why not be well rounded? I'll always be better southpaw IMO, but if I'm in a situation that it benefits me to go righty, I'm ready.

Obviously learn to jab with the right as a southpaw. but don't rely on that stance. When I was younger (a long time ago) I won fights with just my left jab. it got harder later on and I moved back and forth but never let go of the advantage you have as a left handed fighter.

stu46 · 07-21-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluid1

Sure it does Stu. How many people 'perfect' either stance anyway? Why not be well rounded? I'll always be better southpaw IMO, but if I'm in a situation that it benefits me to go righty, I'm ready.

Being a natural southpaw, imo, is an advantage. In boxing and mt, i'd rather be better at one stance than "well rounded". How many fights can you name where it ended up being an advantage to a fighter when they switched stance?

ryano85 · 07-21-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stu46

why work on a different stance when you haven't perfected the first? it doesn't make any sense.

it seems that when i fight my buddys (a kickboxer and b.j.j. guy) im more effective when i can switch it up, and the better i have gotten orthodox its really been showing..expecially when im throwing knees in my combos.. but i do feel southpaw benefits me most so it will always be my main focus point. the reason i want to mess with it a bit is it seems really natural to me, i dont feel to awkward switching back and forth although im for sure 100% stronger southpaw

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ryano85 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vagina Posts: 3,570 iTrader: (1)	the struggles of a southpaw.. .. not that bad of a struggle any ways just looking for some advice. i have about a year of boxing experience, im a natural left handed southpaw and did not struggle with it while boxing since my class was pretty small and i spent most of the time working 1 on 1 with my trainer. now that im in muay thai since im in a bigger class im not able to get that individual attention (not blaming my teacher, he helps as much as he possibly can.. but since im the only southpaw its kinda hard for him to teach me totally separate from the class) i have a real hard time following everything the teacher is doing so i have an idea.. .. .. i practice regular stance in my spare time and have caught on really well, so should i just stand regular in class? and take what i learn and go south paw when i train alone.. i want to keep southpaw as my strong point but i think if i can fight well both stances that could be a good thing too.. anyways, i appreciate any advice __________________ 04 black 350z... jwt pop charger, un pulley, kinetix v+ plenum, borla true duel exhaust and axis reverbs, black w/polished lip.. that is all for now, but much much more to come..see the car at http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthre...ghlight=reverb

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Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	I'm a righty that fights southpaw. I love training both right and left. Better overall fighter.... __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

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ryano85 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vagina Posts: 3,570 iTrader: (1)	awsome, thanks for the opinions.. yeah i think i will work on my orthodox stance but still make sure southpaw is my strong point any other southpaws ever struggle with this __________________ 04 black 350z... jwt pop charger, un pulley, kinetix v+ plenum, borla true duel exhaust and axis reverbs, black w/polished lip.. that is all for now, but much much more to come..see the car at http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthre...ghlight=reverb

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Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	Sure it does Stu. How many people 'perfect' either stance anyway? Why not be well rounded? I'll always be better southpaw IMO, but if I'm in a situation that it benefits me to go righty, I'm ready. __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

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stu46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4,121 iTrader: (0)	IMO, stay a southpaw and develop a good straight left. IIRC ODH is a southpaw that boxes conventional.

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stu46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4,121 iTrader: (0)	why work on a different stance when you haven't perfected the first? it doesn't make any sense.