An idiom referring to the Foot Maneuver used to disengage from the opponent(s) and is physically distinguishable by the execution of a front cross-over followed by a step out and finally by a step-through in reverse.

Comments:

The term Double Cover Out is most closely related to Self-Defense and refers to the final Foot Maneuvers used to fully disengage from the opponent(s).

The general purpose of the Double Cover Out is to create distance from the opponent(s) after all maneuvers are completed, for the purpose of safety.

The Double Cover Out is more preferable to the Cover Out because it creates a larger gap (1 1/2 stances) and provides for a 360 degree scan of the environment (as opposed to only 180 degrees for the standard Cover Out). See Cover Out for more information.

Synonym(s):

Cover Out, Side Cover

Related Definition(s):

Gauge, Move

Related Term(s):

Angle of Departure, Cover Step, Critical Distance, Open the Gap

Related Basic(s):

Foot Maneuver, Front Cross-Over, Step-Through