A range which spans the distance of: an extended arm and fingers, at its closest point - to an extended leg and toes, at its furthest point.

Comments:

Long Range is not limited to a forward Point of Reference, but can be utilized at any angle or direction around the practitioner.

Long Range typically excludes Man-made or Environmental weapon ranges and only includes Natural Weaponranges.  With today's technology and warfare capabilities, almost any conceivable range is possible with Man-made Weapons, and as such, is excluded from this definition.

Advantages of Long Range:

a.the opponent is kept at a distance, potentially minimizing Target Availability

b.a larger practitioner is able to keep a smaller opponent within his/her range, but out of the opponent's range

c.allows for easier mobility

d.allows the practitioner to stay out of the opponent's contact - keeping the practitioner's weapons from being checked or jammed

e.allows for easier use of the Environment and Environmental Objects

f.allows for easier reading of and reaction to an opponent's offensive and defensive moves

Disadvantages of Long Range:

a.Each of the advantages could just as easily be used against you

b.The advantages of Short Range are minimized

Example(s):

Executing a kick to the opponent's groin, demonstrates a Long Range Weapon.

Opposite(s):

Close Range, Short Range

Related Definition(s):

Claw, Contact, Degree, Depth, Distance, Environment, Evasive, Gap, Gauge, Height, Horizontal, Kick, Obscure, Penetration,Punch, Rake, Range, Range, Read, Slice, Space, Tip, Travel, Vertical, Weapon, Width

Related Term(s):

4 Stages of Range, Angle of Mobility, Availability of Target, Availability of Weapon, Close Range, Close the Gap, Contact Penetration, Environmental Object, Environmental Weapon, Expanding Distance, Four Stages of Range, Gauging Leg, Long Range, Long Range Encounter, Long Range Weapon, Maintain the Gap, Man-made Weapon, Medium Range, Open the Gap, Peripheral Vision, Stages of Range, Within Contact