close guard
1“Close” guard — A modern generic term for the Pflug or “Plow” guard, with knees bent and the weapon held close into the hip and somewhat off to the side. A fundamental on guard position. Essentially a defensive posture suited to protecting the hips, waist, and… …
2Close guard — apparently known as the Boar’s Tooth guard in the Italian styles, a transitional position similar to a Middle guard but with the knees lowered and the weapon pulled in low closer to the hip, used to parry attacks to the waist, hip, and grip as… …
3guard — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 person who guards sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ armed, uniformed ▪ The building is protected by armed guards. ▪ border, gate (AmE), prison, securit …
4guard — /gad / (say gahd) verb (t) 1. to keep safe from harm; protect; watch over. 2. to keep under close watch in order to prevent escape, outbreaks, etc.: to guard a prisoner. 3. to keep in check, from caution or prudence: to guard the tongue. 4. to… …
5Close to Home (1989 TV series) — Close to Home Genre Sitcom Created by Brian Cooke Directed by Nic Phillips (1989) Ian Hamilton (1989–90) Alistair Clarke (credited as Alistair Clark 1990) Starring …
6Close-Up (The Kingston Trio album) — Close Up Studio album by The Kingston Trio Released October, 1961 Recorded August 1961, Ca …
7Close Quarters Battle Receiver — Close Quarter Battle Receiver[1] Above: An M4A1 with SOPMOD package, including Rail Interface System and Trijicon 4x ACOG. The barrel length is 14.5 inches (370 mm). Below: An M4A1 with …
8Close Quarters Battle — (CQB) or close quarters combat (CQC) is a type of fighting in which small units engage the enemy with personal weapons at very short range, potentially to the point of hand to hand combat. In the typical CQB scenario, the attackers try a very… …
9Close to the Ground —   …
10close-order drill — close′ or der drill′ [[t]kloʊs[/t]] n. mil practice performed by military units marching in compact formations, as for ceremonial or guard duties …
