An idiom describing the positioning of the body such that the Dimensional Zones are exposed - for the purpose of increasing Target Availability to the opponent(s).

Comments:

Opening the Gate refers to the (re)positioning of the body for the expressed purpose of exposing targets.  Usually, this refers to some form of Body Maneuver, but does not expressly exclude the repositioning of the arms and legs along with the body.

Opening the Gate can be used as a tactic to deceive the opponent into a false confidence.

Open the Gate differs from Open the Line, in that Open the Gate typically refers to repositioning of the body.

Example(s):

Rotating the body to face the opponent, demonstrates Opening the Gate.

Reverse(s):

Close the Gate

Related Definition(s):

Anchor, Anticipate, Available, Blockade, Check, Clear, Constipated, Cover, Defense, Degree, Deliver, Depth, Dimension, Hide, Height, Horse, Maneuver, Move, Nullify, Obscure, Passive, Position, Posture, Side, Stance, Target, Width,

Related Term(s):

Angle of Greatest Movement, Angle of Mobility, Angle of Protection, Area Check, Area Cover, Availability of Weapon, Body Alignment, Body Maneuver, Close the Line, Depth Zone, Dimensional Zone, Economy of Motion, Fighting Position, Height Zone, Line of Attack, Line of Sight, Neutral Zone of Defense, Neutralize,Open the Line, Position of Readiness, Positional Check, Positional Cover, Positioned Block, Proportional Dimension, Protective Measure, Target Availability, Target Placement, Vital Area, Vital Target, Weapon Availability, Width Zone, Zone, Zone of Protection