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Hi, Im a southy, and im looking for ways to help my defence. I know im suseptible to left hooks and straight rights from orthdox fighters. So Id say left hook right cross is a good combo!

Yeah it was a good fight, They both looked good, but Mayweather didnt attack much, thats true. I was really impressed when Folyd or Delahoya on the ropes...amazing hand speed and body shots.

Hi guys, for you boxers out there, I've been a Kickboxer for 6 years, and an instructor for about 2. I've gotten out of hard sparring because of my neck and just a need for a change. I had an old student come back, and have started sparring again. I've never been able to capatleize on being a south paw, and find my defense against the dreaded straight right and left hook is somtimes lacking if the opponent is fast! Granted the student has been training hard for a while now and I've basically been a boxersize coach, but Im being hit more now than ever! Im happy to see this guy is 100% better than when he left...Im typing this with a fat lip! hahaha. I know it always takes a while for my defence to warm up again, but whats the best way to defend against those shots, and make the most of my stance? I'm ashamed to admit it after all this time, but I know there are guys with way more experience than me in the same boat, that have used it to their advantage. Thanks for the time. Ryan

Hi guys, I need to pick your brains. this is my first visit to Karate forums, and I'm hoping you can help me sort things out in my head. I've been heavily involved in the martial arts since I was around 10 years old. I began my training in Kyokushin with a terrific insructor and about 6 years later went of to college and the club has since closed. I'm 28 years old now, and have been kickboxing and instructing for the past 5 years or so. In between Ive tried to stay actively involved and train with a few different clubs and styles. Ive expereinced a lot of what the martial arts, particularily Karate and kickboxing has to offer. I'm just getting over some rather serious neck problems that stem from childhood, and have rejoined a goju ryu club locally. I'm also running a kickboxing class for some of the adults. I was originally looking towards rejoining a Karate club to eventually get my blackbelt, because Ive always felt badly that, that was something I didnt accomplish in the period of time twice as long as it taakes most people. Now that i've returned to the scene after 6 months off from kickboxing, I'm finding it hard to get motivated to leave in the evenings, and I'm wondering if my love with the arts has died down. On the other hand, It's something I know i've always done better than anything else in my life, and I don't want to let it go. I'm sort of frusterated, and having a tough time desciding what to do. I also don't want to let the club down Ive just started teaching for. If anyone can give me suggestions or offer thoughts, it would be beyond appreciated. Thanks. Ryan