Gate of Opening (開門, Kaimon) located in the brain. Releases the instinct restraints on the bodies muscle. Unlocking the gate allows the user to use the Front Lotus.
Gate of Rest (休門, Kyūmon) located in the brain, raises the user's stamina.
Gate of Life (生門, Seimon) located on the spinal cord. Releases the limit on the nervous system allowing information to travel at a much faster rate. A side effect is the users skin would turn red. Use will allow the user to use the Reverse Lotus, which in turn forces the first five gates to open.
Gate of Pain (傷門, Shōmon), located on the spinal cord. Increases the user's speed and power. Will cause muscles tissue to tear on use.
Gate of Limit (杜門, Tomon), per above.
Gate of View (景門, Keimon), per above. Allows the user to perform the Morning Peacock.
Gate of Wonder (驚門, Kyōmon), per above. Allows the user to perform the Eternal Chaotic Dance.
Gate of Death (死門, Shimon) opens the final gate located at the heart and uses up all of the body's energy. It makes the heart pump at maximum power and exceeds the power of every other gate. All the energy in every individual cell is used up, giving the user power well above that of any Kage. This "big bang" effect is only temporary, and destroys every muscle in the user's body, including the heart. Death is assured when opening this gate.