Their Left Kick Hits Me From an Angle I Never See

01 · The Situation

I defend right kicks all day in sparring. The southpaw's left kick comes from somewhere else entirely and I keep eating it. My block is in the wrong place before I know it.

02 · Your Turn

Have a southpaw partner slowly show you the path their left kick travels from their stance. Stand in your normal guard and notice where your left elbow is relative to where the kick arrives. Come back when you understand where the gap in your guard is against this kick.

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