tall vs short

[Kaminari]

I think it really depends on the fighers. If one is of superior skill, they're likely to win, regardless of size.

[CadetRay]

the taller guy!!!

[Sam]

liek i said we're discussing it based on all other things being equal....

[Anbu Alex]

As a tall person the advantage is the distance for attacking and evasion but tall people usally have weaker knees that shorter ppl

[Menjo]

As a tall person the advantage is the distance for attacking and evasion but tall people usally have weaker knees that shorter ppl

Really how so? Another advantage a tall person has is he/she probably has more muscle mass all around.

[Sam]

and a higher weight.... why do u think taller people have weaker knees?

[Menjo]

I had the same question but ive heard that taller people genraly do have weaker knees, I asked someone once and this may or may not be acurate but he said of how the body puts pressure on the legs even though they may have more muscle the knee still has to support the body.

Just something I heard once...

[Anbu Alex]

yea my doctor said the same thing Menjo posted a good example is that alot of the taller basketball players have bad knees

[Sam]

isnt that about the trainign they do?

[elbows_and_knees]

all the short guy needs is good footwork. once he's in close, he has the advantage. A perfect example of this was mike tyson in his prime.