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Old 11-13-2017, 11:31 PM   #11
Flyndaran
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Default Re: Question: Off-Hand Striking

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Originally Posted by AlexanderHowl View Post
But most unarmed martial arts styles teach you to use each side of your body equally. If you go to any reputable dojo, regardless of the style, they will train your off side until it equals your dominant side because they are not training fine manipulation. A punch or kick is much different than a weapon strike.
That takes time that could've been spent learning other techniques. And not everyone can learn to become ambidextrous in any single skill.
You seem to be naturally ambidextrous. That's great, but not the norm.
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