An idiom describing the angle produced by positioning one's body in order to increase its defenses against any pre-conceived attack(s).

Comments:

Even though the definition given is singular, in application the effect of implementing this term is usually not singular in result.

This term encompasses any and all body movements that are employed to enhance one's defenses.

This term is not limited to moves that are purely defensive in nature or intent.  It is just as conceivable that an offensive move has the net effect of increasing defenses.  See Defensive Offense and Offensive Defense for more incite into this concept.

Example(s):

See Angle of Departure's example for a demonstration of an Angle of Protection using Foot Maneuvers.

See Angle of Deflection's example for a demonstration of an Angle of Protection using a defensive move.

See Angle of Deviation's example for a demonstration of an Angle of Protection using a Body Maneuver.

See Defensive Offense's and Offensive Defense's examples for demonstrations of producing an Angle of Protection from sophisticated moves.

Related Definition(s):

Angle, Anticipate, Block, Bounce, Check, Cover, Defense, Execute, Guard, Line, Maneuver, Move, Offense, Path, Parry, Position, Posture, Protect, Space, Strike, Travel, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Deflection, Angle of Departure, Angle of Deviation, Angle of Entry, Area Cover, Availability of Target, Close the Gate, Close the Line, Collapsible Deflection, Collapsing Check, Line of Defense, Line of Entry, Method of Defense, Neutralized Hands, Open the Gate, Open the Line, Path of Defense, Positioned Cover, Postural Position, Protective Measure, Target Area, Target Availability, Zone of Protection