I try to remember that as a round stumpy short guy (5-10), a lot of guys have range on me. So letting them pick me off at a distance is bad mojo. If I'm going to eat a kick, I'd much rather do it before it gets to full extension anyway, and if I'm inside, then I can use my weapons as well. You've seen my sparring videos; even when I'm losing, I'm backing the guy up and often out of the ring. I'm aggressive and don't like to give ground and seldom do. I like being right in their grill.
Man, I'm a 5'8" TKD welterweight when I don't cut. Frodo has range on me so I know how you feel. I tend to go more in and out though, i like distance.
Yes, I should be down at lightweight. losing weight sucks.