An idiom referring to the use of checks, covers, strategic positioning, etc. to keep (an) opponent(s) from retaliating, countering, and/or nullifying your efforts.

Comments:

This term was never commonly used, but is not totally extinct either.

This term is just another way of referring to maintaining covers.

Synonym(s):

Cover, Guard, Position of Readiness, Ready Position

Opposite(s):

Natural, Natural Stance

Example(s):

If one were to leave a weapon unchecked they would be said to not having insurance.

Related Definition(s):

Anticipate, Available, Block, Check, Guard, Neutralize, Position, Posture

Related Term(s):

Angle of Protection, Area Cover, Availability of Target, Close the Gate, Close the Line, Line of Entry, Method of Defense, Neutralized Hands, Open the Gate, Open the Line, Positioned Cover, Postural Position, Protective Measure, Target Area, Zone of Protection

Related Basic(s):

Natural Stance, Positional Blocks