Definition(s):

1)

An idiom referring to the positioning of the body and/or body parts in an orientation and/or position to neutralize (see definition #2).

2)

To nullify. To make ineffective.

Inflected Form(s):

Neutralizing (adjective), Neutralized (past tense)

Comments:

1)

From a first person's perspective, this term generally refers to the positioning of the extremities in such a manner as to cover vital targets on the body.

From a second person's perspective, this term generally refers to the positioning of the extremities in such a manner as to check an opponent's ability to attack in some way.

2)

This is the layman's definition of the term.

Example(s):

The neutral bow stance gets its name from the neutralizing nature of the positioning throughout the stance (e.g. upper extremities, lower extremities, body rotation).

Related Definition(s):

Anticipate, Available, Check, Cover, Position

Related Term(s):

Close the Gate, Close the Line, Line of Entry, Method of (Defense), Neutralized Hands, Positioned Check, Positioned Cover, Protective Measure, Target Area, Target Availability, Zone of Protection

Related Basic(s):

Positional Blocks