From The Martial Arts Encyclopedia

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The ranges of combat are a set of common fighting techniques used for organizational purposes in communicating about various Martial Arts skills as several styles, for various reasons, limit their skill sets to a particular "range".

Defined Primary Ranges

The three primary ranges of combat are:

• Striking
• Grappling
• Weapons

Each range has one or more sub-ranges.