South Paw, Why Me?

[Aab]

First of all I'm hammered so stay with me here. I'm right handed. But I fight south paw! Now this has a lot to do with the first Martial Art I studied was JKD and guy taught me to stand with strong side forward. This has ruined me! (or has it) I can kick great with both legs but naturally my right leg is a little bit more cordinated than my left so Im constantly having to switch step to throw that rear leg shot. Now my Right jab is natural and feels good. My left cross feels good. My right hook feels good. With all that said my Professional MMA buddies are telling me to switch to orthodox stance because of me being right handed. Now my left jab sux, my right cross is powerful, my left hook sux. My foot work is gonna have to be changed. BUT my rear roundhouse is death. What should I do? Change to orthodox and just keep working on it till it feels natural? Or stay with southpaw even though Im right handed And just switch step when I want to throw a rear roundhouse? Sorry for all the mispelled and horrible typing. I told you the reason. Auburn gonna BBQ them duckies tonight! Peace.

[Chris Leavelle]

Gotta figure out what works best for you. My own opinion is the jab is the most underated punch in MMA and a really strong Jab will win you more fights then any other punch. There's pro's and con's to both and you will need to eventually be able to throw any punch from any stance anyway.

[Brandon Mccaghren]

sounds like you need to work on your power/speed from your left side. if you are already comfortable in a south paw stance, i wouldn't switch it up. that can work in your favor since most people are not accustomed to fighting quality lefties.

[Art "ART OF WAR" Belarde]

I know guys that load there strong hand to the front. So go with what you are good at.

[Scott Philips]

Gonna be knockin fools out with a jab. Honestly man South Paw isn't that uncommon. Around half the people I spar are so I'm used to it. Go the way you feel more deadly, and then switch it up if it isn't working... And yes sir, roasted duck is on the menu tonight boys! War Damn Eagle!

[Jon Helton]

Best first sentence EVER!

[Brandon Mccaghren]

Best first sentence EVER!

singlet is without question the most interesting person on this forum.

[babyblueboi]

Wear a Gi. Just look at Renato nuff said. Just sayin'

[Ehsan_Karam]

sounds like you're already more than half way to being deadly from both sides, why turn back? work on whatever you're weak on from either side. Both stances have their advantages and being able to switch up on a guy who's trying to get a read on you is also an advantage.

[Luis Acherbo]

i had the same problem i know it sounds stupid but i will literally stand in whatever stance i wanna practice on and jab cross hook etc i may look crazy fighting air but it has helped now when sparring i switch and i feel good in both ..my kicks from the othodox need some more work but everything else is fine...and i love using the jab