An idiom describing the ability to properly manage distance and range to the opponent(s) after Closing the Gap.

Comments:

Controlling the Gap prevents Jamming and overreaching of your available weapons.

Controlling the Gap can be achieved through any number or type of Body Maneuvers and/or Foot Maneuvers.

Example(s):

Efficiently and effectively shifting between ranges during the Flow of Action in a conflict demonstrates Controlling the Gap.

Opposite(s):

Stationary

Related Definition(s):

Adjust, Align, Bridge, Compensate, Contact, Control, Distance, Gap, Gauge, Maneuver, Overreach, Range, Read, Regulate, Space, Travel,

Related Term(s):

Body Maneuver, Close the Gap, Close Range, Compressing Distance, Filling the Gap, Foot Maneuver, Four Stages of Range, Long Range, Medium Range, Open the Gap, Out of Contact, Within Contact, Zone Disciplining