bridging the gap

[kung fu fighter]

Hi
I was wondering what strategies does the different short hand styles have such as bak mei or southern mantis to close the gap on a hit and run type opponent that has fast long range footwork such as muai thai boxers.

what strategies are there to both iniate an attack as well as to counter attack.

thanks
kung fu fighter

[Yum Cha]

I wouldn't close the gap.... I would extend it...

[MAC]

Ha! You don't need to close the gap with Bak Mei folk. It will be done for you.

[fiercest tiger]

Fu Bo will bridge the gap in footwork

Any Sau Faht will bridge the hands and take care of business.

[Yum Cha]

FT

Back from the wilderness, eh. LOL

At lease on KFO you know you'll always have plenty of fun.

Happy New Year!

Kung Foo Fighter,
With any fighter, the objective is to make them fight your fight, not to fight their fight. If you are short range, you have to get past their guards. It is easier to do so if they overcommit, and you rush them.

Limb destruction is also a good technique.

[fiercest tiger]

LOL well i have been kicked off the others just a matter of time i suppose! LOL ;)

Happy new year mate!

FT

P.S Drop me a line email i have lost your phone numbers?!

[hasayfu]

Close the gap? Attack the weak side and go with the flow.

[Southern Fist]

Defintely short range stylist just need to step forward and intercept and stop the techniques.

Thai boxers know this as well, so be careful.