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Expert: - 8/13/2006


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Hello Mr i write from London I just started boxing and i recently discover that i can switch from a orthodox to unorthodox position it seems that i can use both widouth any problems.It looks that i confuse everybody wen we fight is that common? Thanks for your time.

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Hi Daneil,

Yes it is becoming more common for modern fighters to learn to change to the "other" stance. Both right and left handed fighters do well to be able to switch, if for no other reason than to give the opponent a different look and confuse them slightly. On the other hand, most fighters also learn to defend against either stance.

Be sure to work your "natural" stance hard, but if switching works for you, fine. stay with it.

Good luck in your career.

sincerely

Alan Kahn
author, The speed bag bible

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I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.

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Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)

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Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.

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