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I like the idea of fighting with a bladed stance with one arm low in Muay Thai or MMA. People usually think it is show boating but I think that for someone who has a good grasp on fighting or sparring, it can work out.
I like having one hand low so that it is in the way of wrestling style take downs.
I like how it facilitates a faster snap back from head kicks.
I think that having it low alleviates some of the tell a strong lead leg kick has.
Here is an image of the boxing structure I'm talking about. Forgive my lack of education when it comes to how to talk about this subject. I hope this is sufficent.
Takedowns
I think the position is fine for take down defense. Having one arm low so that you can get to an underhook or crossface faster couldn't be a bad thing. Even if you stand more bladed or more on the line, I think the low are will help defend it.
Head Kicks
Assuming you are skilled enough in KB to understand and see when head kicks are coming, I don't think you need a hand up as a guard on both sides of your face. Most of the time a squarely landed kick will fuck you up anyway. With the lead hand down, you could just do this:
Inside Leg Kicks / Cut Kicks to the Lead Leg
So what's the solution here?
I like having one hand low so that it is in the way of wrestling style take downs.
I like how it facilitates a faster snap back from head kicks.
I think that having it low alleviates some of the tell a strong lead leg kick has.
Here is an image of the boxing structure I'm talking about. Forgive my lack of education when it comes to how to talk about this subject. I hope this is sufficent.
Major Problems and Solutions
Takedowns
I think the position is fine for take down defense. Having one arm low so that you can get to an underhook or crossface faster couldn't be a bad thing. Even if you stand more bladed or more on the line, I think the low are will help defend it.
Head Kicks
Assuming you are skilled enough in KB to understand and see when head kicks are coming, I don't think you need a hand up as a guard on both sides of your face. Most of the time a squarely landed kick will fuck you up anyway. With the lead hand down, you could just do this:
Inside Leg Kicks / Cut Kicks to the Lead Leg
So what's the solution here?