An idiom describing the increasing of distance between a practitioner and (an) opponent(s) for any reason.

Comments:

Open the Gap is a relatively generic term and can be achieved through any variety or combination of Foot Maneuvers and/or Body Maneuvers.

Opening the Gap differs from Gauging in that Opening the Gap only refers to increasing distance.

See Gauge and Four Stages of Range for more information on distance and its importance during combat.

Example(s):

Shuffling to get further to the opponent is an example of Opening the Gap.

Reverse(s):

First Stage of Range

Opposite(s):

Close the Gap

Related Definition(s):

Cock, Contact, Distance, Gauge, Path

Related Term(s):

Angle of Attack, Angle of Closure, Angle of Entry, Body Maneuver, Close Range, Close the Gap, Foot Maneuver, Four Stages of Range, Line of Entry, Line of Travel, Path of Action, Path of Entry, Path of Travel, Up the Circle