Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab"

poxv2 · 03-08-2010, 04:25 PM

Hi I was hopeing people knew some links for how to train a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab".

All ive realy found is this

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXNzF0OGhrM[/ame]

Mendoza · 03-09-2010, 09:38 AM

Poxv2,

This style works best with a man who has a short torso, and big arms. You need to be able to bend your knees a bit and keep balance as well.

paloalto00 · 03-09-2010, 02:28 PM

Why not work on keeping your hands up first, and then slowly go to something fancier. You have to learn to walk before you can run.

achillesthegreat · 03-09-2010, 05:08 PM

I strongly suggest learning the most effective and efficient guard and that is the full guard. One day you can be taught cross guard, half guard, open guard etc by someone who knows what they are talking about.

Mendoza · 03-09-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by paloalto00

Why not work on keeping your hands up first, and then slowly go to something fancier. You have to learn to walk before you can run.

Well, the Philly Shell or Crab isn't exactly the peek a boo hand up style. But you're right keeping the guard high is needed.

The Crab shell seems to work well with body shots, and counters.

Add in a shoulder type of defense, and if the style suits your build, you might have something.

paloalto00 · 03-09-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mendoza

Well, the Philly Shell or Crab isn't exactly the peek a boo hand up style. But you're right keeping the guard high is needed.

The Crab shell seems to work well with body shots, and counters.

Add in a shoulder type of defense, and if the style suits your build, you might have something.

I was saying to work on having a high guard before he goes into the philly shell, plus it doesn't work for everyone

poxv2 · 03-10-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by paloalto00

I was saying to work on having a high guard before he goes into the philly shell, plus it doesn't work for everyone

Your response is prity much the reaspons I got from every one. Im not looking at give up on traing full guard. But I would like have more info on the techinal aspects of the philly shell to experiment with it sparing every now and then.

andriy · 03-10-2010, 07:31 PM

it actually feels most natural to me.
i can keep better range, have a faster jab, and move my feet better.

Scorpion · 03-10-2010, 09:06 PM

If it's your style then trust me it will come naturally.

paloalto00 · 03-10-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by poxv2

Your response is prity much the reaspons I got from every one. Im not looking at give up on traing full guard. But I would like have more info on the techinal aspects of the philly shell to experiment with it sparing every now and then.

I would say talk to your coach about it

boxbible · 03-10-2010, 10:01 PM

Click on the master... [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

The Predator · 03-14-2010, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by paloalto00

Why not work on keeping your hands up first, and then slowly go to something fancier. You have to learn to walk before you can run.

spot on!
Learn the basics first, then develop other stuff.
The predator

Relentless · 03-14-2010, 09:44 AM

i hate it when people use the term 'philly shell', that name was made by fight night!!

its shoulder roll damnit!!

03-08-2010, 04:25 PM	#1
poxv2 newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18 vCash: 500	Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab" Hi I was hopeing people knew some links for how to train a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab". All ive realy found is this [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXNzF0OGhrM[/ame]
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Mendoza Dominating a decade East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14,762 vCash: 1000	Re: Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab" Poxv2, This style works best with a man who has a short torso, and big arms. You need to be able to bend your knees a bit and keep balance as well.
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paloalto00 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,190 vCash: 347	Re: Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab" Why not work on keeping your hands up first, and then slowly go to something fancier. You have to learn to walk before you can run.
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achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,206 vCash: 1000	Re: Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab" I strongly suggest learning the most effective and efficient guard and that is the full guard. One day you can be taught cross guard, half guard, open guard etc by someone who knows what they are talking about.
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andriy Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,412 vCash: 100	Re: Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab" it actually feels most natural to me. i can keep better range, have a faster jab, and move my feet better.
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Scorpion Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,139 vCash: 2039	Re: Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab" If it's your style then trust me it will come naturally.
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Relentless ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East London Posts: 48,827 vCash: 1900	Re: Looking for more vidoes/ pages on training a Low gaurd/ "Philly Shell" or "Crab" i hate it when people use the term 'philly shell', that name was made by fight night!! its shoulder roll damnit!!
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