Treebranch Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 You are right Cross. Haha right cross, that's funny! Anyway you are right about the right side of the face being open, but this is a good way to know what target your opponent will most likely go for. So basically when he opens up to strike you, you'll know where to move. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrogers Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 It depends. I like the open guard alot, bufferly is cool also. I wouldn't mind learning and working on the butterfly guard. I am not a big fan of the closed guard though. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 Jeff if you read the question you will see this topic is about your hand position when guarding and for defence, not the bjj guard position. thanks anyway for your input, even if it is alittle off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrogers Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 I know, it was a joke. Just throwing some humor out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loony_midget Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I use Bill Wallace's method: rear hand held tight to my chin (never moves), and front hand held down, always between me and my opponent. All I have to do is raise my leg or lay back/raise my shoulder when they come in. Never failed me yet. You more you sweat in training, the less you bleed on the battlefield... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I wouldn't make a habit of fighting with my front hand down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I wouldn't make a habit of fighting with my front hand down. Bait! Disdain, psych, and there are some moves that work from this position. But you're right, it isn't a good habbit, and it can easily be turned against you if he's better than you thought- or, more likely, you aren't as good as you thought! Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 exactly - the cons outweigh the pros, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramymensa Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Karate has a guard - lead hand in front of the face, rear chambered at the waist.It's not chambered at the waist. That's done in kihon, when doing the stepping technique. When in kamae (the kumite stance and guard) the rear hand is protecting the solar plexus and the elbow is close to the ribs in order to protect them. The karate guard is mobile. It changes all the time, but the principles are the same: lead hand for upper level, rear hand for middle-lower level. World Shotokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karateguy24 Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 not sure my guard changes all the time. If I am in grappling competion I prefer to have the hands open so I can grab. sparring for kick boxing I prefer them up but the fist not tight but held losely. I done point sparring a couple times. I would have my lead hadn down and my back hand up just so they have an opening I can play off. IN kick boxing I wouldn't leave my hands down I prefer them up. Gets to crazy in there especially in close to drop a hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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