frame (long guard?) defense

from tristar youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNbkEJPZ3LA
muay thai frame defense

i think this type of long guard makes more sense to me and what i'll rely on most.
of course, like mmmatt says, i think i'll mix up my defense styles though so the opponent doesn't figure out my defense.

this guard is good for hooks, overhands, uppercuts, elbows, and knees

he says the tight boxing guard defense (what i use the most) is ok but doesn't protect you from elbows and knees. the frame defense allows you to block them at a distance.


the way he does it is the lead hand (left hand) always extends straight
-shoves his punching shoulder
-point your elbow up (protects punches higher than chin)

what changes is what your right hand/arm does

-a punch to my left side: right hand goes over my left eyebrow

-a punch to my right side: basic comb your hair catch on the right temple/ear

-an uppercut: bring arm in close to body and let him uppercut your elbow