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Moving from an out of range position (safe range) to an in range position (where you may hit or be hit) is a crucial part of sparring. If you do it right, you get to hit. If you do it wrong, you get hit.

Ways to bridge the gap

Deceptive penetration using an angular attack. This method uses footwork and body motion to confuse the angle of attack. This may cause confusion in the opponent so he or she becomes flat-footed and unable to react quickly.

• Assume a left side, closed, fighting stance at a realistic range from your opponent.

• Determine what target you want to open.

• If you use a three punch combination, your open target will be on the left side of your opponent, which should be the side you lead from. This does not mean that if you lead right you will strike with your right hand; it only determines the target that will be open.

• If you want to attack to the right, then step on a forward 45-degree angle to the right. If you are convincing, your opponent will follow.

• Once you have completed your step in this direction you will immediately shift your step to a 45-degree angle to the left. Your opponent will follow and should be anticipating your attack to the new angle of attack.

• With a quick shift back to the right, you should now be close enough to strike simultaneously.

• As you make contact, you may follow up with a combination of techniques.

Quick draw. This method relies on pure speed so you must stay relaxed and loose.

• Assume a normal closed fighting stance at a realistic range from your opponent.

• Keep your strong side to the back since it is generally faster.

• Your lead hand will act as a shield.

• To bridge the gap successfully using speed, you have to catch your opponent off guard. To do this, you want to get your weapon, for example, your fist, as close to your opponent as you can before he or she even sees it.

• Plant your back foot firmly and without showing any movement in your body, extend your reverse punch as far in front of you as you can. Nothing moves until you reach this point. The instant you reach this point, everything fires.

• Rotate your body so your reverse punch becomes front punch. At the same instant, surge forward off the rear foot as far as you can. You must follow up with either a combination or a clearing technique to be effective.

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