Article by Matthew Olivar
As a short person in a kicking-heavy sport that favors people with long legs, I’ve always had to think carefully about range. This article offers tips, techniques, and concepts to be mindful of as you practice your combat sport, no matter your height. If you would like to contribute a guest article to Little Black Belt, please review the guest writer guidelines here. ~Melanie
How to Control Fighting Range: Distance Management for Boxing, Muay Thai & MMA
Understanding the invisible skill that controls a fight.
A fighter can know how to throw a technically sound jab, round kick, double-leg takedown, elbow, or submission and still struggle to use any of them effectively.
The missing piece is often range.
