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Stuff like this makes me wonder what I'm doing wrong.
Some people cant punch their way out of a paper bag and I'm starting to think I can't kick my way out of it either.
Wew ladI am slowly starting to feel that this type of defense if superior to that double guard, "crazy monkey style", or whatever you call the normal high guard.
If kicks are above the waist and I'm the taller fighter (both these are usually true) then I for one am a fan.
As a defence it seems real solid, I think it's a viable strategy inside when kicks are less likely.
It keeps your eyes unimpeded when compared to shelling up too.
It's fast becoming something I do to make things fun, a sign of me being relaxed. Like some people showboat.
Also, in kickboxing, regionally at least, people don't usually see it or prepare for it.
Yeah that kind of style is used in TKD lots too. Im not a fan though. Im actively trying to avoid using it in training, despite that making it harder for myself.
In KB, your foot can curl and reach around and still hit the face.
Yes, but I assume you're talking about a rear roundhouse coming over the lead shoulder?
In which case the trajectory is upwards or horizontal, as long as we're talking about a fighter of equal or lesser height. It's also the weapon that is furthest away from the target so it's easier to see and your arm has a shorter distance to travel to get to the block. I however just use movement to defend it.
How many here like to use the philly shell? I like to experiment with it during playfull sparring. But i doubt i would ever use it in a real fight with kicks.
That being said: I think it could be useful after the right training. What do you think?
Probably been done before. But lets talk about the philly shell.
I actually did this as a last resort in a fight against a dude with fast kicks. The kicks came up to fast to lean back and I had my arms down. Fortunately for me my opponent didn't set them up.I think it be really hard to shoulder roll a high kick. I've seen shins go to the temple and just knock dudes out.
@Frode Falch
what do you think of this
I liked to use (when I was younger and still actively sparring (fighting)) a cross over defence and still play around with it.
Have you seen Yoel Romaro - he uses a cross over style of guard (MMA - think joe frasier)Yeah i use it from time to time. Dracula guard. I never knew the name for it.
Works well under fire when you fight or spar loopy punchers. I know singdam uses it alot.
But imo its more a block then a guard. You should not stay in the Dracula guard for a longer periode then just to block a flurry. The philly shell is kinda a fighting stance as well.
My coach in Thailand did train me in this style of block in chumphon.