| During any type of self-defense encounter the | | | | A long-range attack with a large weapon such as |
| defender must constantly evaluate and change | | | | a stick needs to be shortened. This allows the |
| the distance between themselves and an | | | | defender to receive less impact from the weapon |
| attacker. Keeping a safe distance may allow the | | | | and possibly take it from the assailant. A |
| victim from being struck and possibly be seriously | | | | short-range distance could be lengthened to |
| injured. It also allows performing martial arts | | | | mid-range to avoid being struck. Close-range |
| counter moves against the assailant. In this article | | | | usually needs to be made into short medium or |
| we will show three types of distancing. | | | | long-range so as to not allow the attacker to fight |
| The three type of distancing martial arts teach | | | | their fight. |
| are long-range, short-range and close-range. | | | | The amount of space between the opponents |
| Depending on the situation all three may be used | | | | must put the odds in the defenders favor. The |
| in a self-defense scenario. Long-range is usually | | | | ability to keep from being injured and performing |
| required when attacked with a kick or some type | | | | martial arts counter techniques will allow the victim |
| of large weapon. Short-range is typically used | | | | to fight their fight. Movement plays a major role |
| when neither opponent has a weapon and | | | | in the outcome of a self-defense situation. |
| punches are thrown. Close-range is if an assailant | | | | Maintaining balance and keeping the attacker |
| grabs or is "in your face". | | | | guessing and using their energy is important. |
| Distancing must change as dictated by the attack. | | | | |