Boxing stances

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by JonOli, May 6, 2008.

  1. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Just a general question

    When I stand to square up, I find I naturally stand in a southpaw stance even though I am right handed, I have to fight with my body's(instinct) to shape an Orthodox stance. Is that normal,odd...etc...
     
  2. elindiomonzon

    elindiomonzon Active Member Full Member

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    thats not odd ,a lot of fighters(de la hoya, cotto) are leftys and fight orthodox, you just need to find the most comfortable position that best suits you.
     
  3. LoBlow

    LoBlow No Title Needed! Full Member

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    It's great when I read things like this on this forum because most of the time people posts responses like thay are pro trainers but really have no clue,

    my man elindiomonzon is correct, one should find and use a stance that is "
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    most would say you got to do this and you got to do that, but in reality not every one walk with the same stride, even most trainers try to make a fighter do what they think is right without considering the "
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  4. Melbourneborn

    Melbourneborn Member Full Member

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    You its perfectly normal mate - im left handed all in all things, but am orthodox as a boxer. Its not super common.. but still normal.
     
  5. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Don't read them as advice, they're just opinions.