A constrained range which spans the outer distance of Short Range, at its closest point - to the inner distance of Long Range, at its furthest point.

Comments:

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

Medium Range is typically about 1/3 - 1/2 the distance of a fully extended Long Range Weapon or just beyond the reach of a Close Range Weapon.

Advantages of Medium Range:

a.allows for easy transition from Short Range to Long Range

b.allows for most of the advantages of both Short Range and Long Range to be exploited

Disadvantages of Medium Range:

Allows for the disadvantages of both Short Range and Long Range to be exploited by the opponent

Both Contact Penetration and Contact Manipulation can typically occur at Medium Range distances.

Example(s):

Executing an vertical inside forearm strike to the opponent's abdomen, demonstrates a Medium Range Weapon.

Opposite(s):

Long Range, Short Range

Related Definition(s):

Degree, Environment, Gauge, Jam, Penetration, Range, Read, Weapon

Related Term(s):

4 Stages of Range, Angle of Mobility, Availability of Target, Availability of Weapon, Availability of Target, Availability of Weapon, Close Range, Close the Gap, Contact, Contact Manipulation, Environmental Object, Environmental Weapon, Expanding Distance, Eyeless Sight, Four Stages of Range, Gauging Leg, Long Range, Maintain the Gap, Medium Range Encounter, Medium Range Weapon, Object Obscurity, Open the Gap, Peripheral Vision, Short Range, Stages of Range, Within Contact, Zone of Confinement, Zone of Obscurity