Combat Ranges-Empty Hand Distance in fighting can be defined as a partial relationship and this can fall into one of the three general categories, Long range, Medium range or Close range. A fighter who can control the distance can normally control the fight, standing a much better chance of winning. The weapon or technique chosen for an attack will depend on the distance. Some weapons can be used in all ranges, others only apply in one or two, e.g., you would not want to throw an elbow at kicking range (you would close the gap first), nor would you want to throw a round kick at close range. Empty hand ranges are defined as follows: *Long Range - Kick Range: If I stretch my arm out my fingers would be just short of touching The opponents nose. This is just outside punching range, (note, most kicks that you use the shin are usually delivered within punching range) *Medium Range - Punching Range: With an outstretched arm I can touch the opponents nose with my palm. I am just outside trapping range. Most punches and the long hook are thrown at this range. *Close Range - Trapping Range: With an outstretched arm my palm covers the opponents ear. This is just out of grappling range. Most trapping, standing locks and the close hook occur at this range. *Close Range - Grappling Range: My arm can grab the opponent’s head. Within this range I can use headbutts, elbows, knees, body strikes and grappling techniques.