An idiom describing the positioning of the body such that the Dimensional Zones are minimized - for the purpose of minimizing Target Availability to the opponent(s).

Comments:

Closing the Gate refers to the (re)positioning of the body for the expressed purpose of enhancing defenses of targets.  Usually, this refers to some form of Body Maneuver , but does not expressly exclude the repositioning of the arms and legs along with the body.

Closing the Gate is a trade off between Defensibility and Availability.  Too much Closing the Gate can also minimize your Weapon Availability.  Too little Closing the Gate can increase Target Availability for the opponent.

Close the Gate differs from Close the Line, in that Close the Gate typically refers to repositioning of the body.

Example(s):

Obtaining a Fighting Position at the first sign of trouble, demonstrates Closing the Gate.

Opposite(s):

Availability of Target, Prone Position

Reverse(s):

Open the Gate

Related Definition(s):

Anchor, Check, Constipated, Cover, Defense, Degree, Deliver, Depth, Guard, Hide, Height, Horse, Maneuver, Move, Neutralize, Nullify, Obscure, Passive, Position, Posture, Side, Stance, Target, Width, Zone

Related Term(s):

Angle of Greatest Movement, Angle of Mobility, Angle of Protection, Anticipate, Area Check, Area Cover, Availability of Weapon, Available, Body Alignment, Body Maneuver, Close the Line, Depth Zone, Dimension, Dimensional Zone, Economy of Motion, Fighting Position, Height Zone, Line of Attack, Line of Sight, Neutral Zone of Defense, Open the Line, Position of Readiness, Positional Check, Positional Cover, Positioned Block, Proportional Dimension, Protective Measure, Target Availability, Target Placement, Vital Area, Vital Target, Weapon Availability, Width Zone, Zone of Protection