Which range would you be in when aiming to take the fight to the ground?

• A. Projectile
• B. Grappling
• C. Striking
• D. Clinch-Fighting

Answer: (B)

Grappling is the range where you close and control the opponent to bring the fight to the ground. In this range you focus on grips, balance, and body positioning to off-balance and control, setting up takedowns, throws, or trips. Once you’re in grappling range, you can transition from standing to the ground and establish ground control.

Staying in striking range keeps the fight at a distance for punches and kicks, while clinch-fighting is the very close range used to control and position someone for throws or takedowns, and projectile range refers to keeping the opponent at a longer distance. For taking the fight to the ground, grappling is the appropriate range because it centers on controlling and moving the opponent to the ground.