m0useanswered grow question a year ago I would use LST "light stress training" and leave the plant as is, its not crazy big and it will need all the leaves it has to turn light into energy and grow them buds.
LSTing is bending branches away from the main stem for more light and air can penetrate all the nodes or potential bud sites. GD has a few articles about it as does google if you search it.
Defoliation is a great thing/tool on some grows, but I don't feel your plant needs it and if you do it, i feel it could negatively affect your end goal.
Good Luck!