THE ADVANTAGE OF SOUTHPAW (In The Field Of Martial Arts) In combat sports, being a "Southpaw" offers several distinct tactical advantages, primarily rooted in the concept of "Asymmetry." 1.) The "Open Stance" Advantage Because most fighters are "Orthodox", a Southpaw creates an "Open Stance" matchup (mirror image). In this alignment, the lead hands and lead feet of both fighters are directly in front of each other. This creates specific openings: • The Rear Power Path: The path for the southpaw'