“To South Paw or not to Sout Paw, that is the question this post will answer.” – Thacker

MMA and Your Boxing Stance

Inside the world of Mixed Martial Arts there is a dilemma that many beginners face which remains a point of contention and honestly even for the more advanced MMA fighters:  Should face my opponent with my power punching hand to the rear or front?

Savate is a full-contact boxing and kicking art, indigenous to France and some other parts of southwest Europe. It is believed to have evolved from a collection of fighting techniques used by sailors, criminals, and soldiers. The art form also includes a number of grappling maneuvers and involves weapons training, most notably with staffs such as the “steel batons” and “la canne de combat“.

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