Unorthodox/Orthodox stance, stick vs empty.

[variance]

while training between stances. I find that in empty hand I always seem to trend or gravitate towards southpaw or unorthodox stance (right lead) while with my stick, I tend to be better and more dexterious with my left hand and a left stance and my gravitations towards left/right leads are about equal but i seem to prefer having my weapon in my left then in my right. is this uncharacteristic? or normal.

[Tony Torre]

From what I've seen as an instructor its quite normal. I'm cross body dominant (left handed right eyed) which makes me behave light a righty most of the time. I am however very comfortable as a lefty. The link is in the footwork. The triangular stepping used in FMA allows us to do whats worse for our opponent. I will say this though, a southpaw will have significant advantages against anyone not experienced in fighting against southpaws.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

[arnisador]

Training in the FMA sure improves one's ambidexterity, I'll say that!