See this style is attribute based unlike other styles. It's kind of like a peaka-boo for long arm guys. The big forearms are used as a shield. My range is decent but nothing crazy for my height when I or someone of average reach do this our arms protect the center line and face. Yet the liver and speen are expose. Every single person I've seen use this plays the waiting game behind the shield which I don't recommend to anyone unless this is your thing.
Tyson's or should I say the D'amato Peaka-boo guard it's not as high as people think. In fact its a standard guard but the hands are glued to face or very close to it. Hence the name peakaboo. An average person can do this but when you do this it limits your reach and your attacks to mid range and in the pocket. Fighting from outside well it's foolish unless you have the reach. What will happen is your opponent can get off first or sneak punches around the guard. Also your vision is greatly effected, I speak from experience.
What I recommend for someone who doesn't have prescribed forearms is stop playing attack and defend. Let your hands go, there are better ways to learn defense. This style is a war of attrition. My biggest fear with this type of guard is relying on it as a crutch which hinders one's education.
