From: "Eddie" 
Newsgroups: rec.martial-arts
Subject: kickboxing / mma - Overcoming Reach 
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 11:17:10 -0400
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After sparring for the last few weeks with face cage, shin pads, and small
gloves i've noticed that one of my biggest problems is trying to get into
punching range with guys that are taller with much longer reach.  From what
i know, one of the best mma stand up guys is that short stocky Igor
Vovsomethingorother guy.  That kinda tells me that it is possible to kickbox
when you're short.  But how do shorter guys overcome the reach advantage?
Are there any drills to help "close the gap"?  I often feel like im lunging
forward which often gets me clocked... any ideas as to what i can do?

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