But Gu Yuan had seen it clearly just now: by moving his own feet in sync with the other man’s advance or retreat, he had completely disrupted the rhythm of his opponent’s attacks.
Whether in boxing or kicking, mastery of distance from an opponent is paramount. A top-tier expert must not only calculate the current distance between them but also anticipate the actual distance after the opponent adjusts, all while keeping their own attack range in mind. Taekwondo, in particular, emphasizes the calculation of striking range; in reality, high-level Taekwondo matches are often decided by which competitor has the better ability to judge distance.
The Long-haired Man’s formidable attacking power was built almost entirely on his ability to rapidly adjust distance. Now, disrupted by Gu Yuan’s agile defensive footwork, his offensive rhythm began to crumble.
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