03-17-2006, 09:35 AM
I can think of one probable reason why downward overlap would be good in the arena: against big cats. If one managed to get its claws on an upward manica it would have a great grip on the arm, where downward would likely mean the claws slid down and off.
Photos from: Bad Kreuznach
Photos from: Bad Kreuznach
TARBICvS/Jim Bowers
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