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Verjigorm · 06-01-2009, 11:15 PM

There area number of ways to "parry" when boxing. Sometimes you use a light "slap" or tap to knock their hand away. I use this most often with my left hand. There's also the "catch", where you parry the blow with the palm of your hand. I tend to prefer a counter-punch with a strong straight rather than parry a jab, but that's me.

As far as parrying with brass knuckles: NO. Even Cesti(big nasty gloves with spikes and blades on them) don't allow this. So no. You're unarmed.

06-01-2009, 11:15 PM	#13
Verjigorm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, North Caroline, United States of America, Earth?	Re: Melee combat: Can boxing use brass knuckles to parry edged weapons? There area number of ways to "parry" when boxing. Sometimes you use a light "slap" or tap to knock their hand away. I use this most often with my left hand. There's also the "catch", where you parry the blow with the palm of your hand. I tend to prefer a counter-punch with a strong straight rather than parry a jab, but that's me. As far as parrying with brass knuckles: NO. Even Cesti(big nasty gloves with spikes and blades on them) don't allow this. So no. You're unarmed. __________________ Hydration is key