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Short Form One introduces:
1)
The concept that each form has footwork. This sets the concepts that the practitioner must learn:
a) that settling into a stance enhances power
b) that the degrees of a cover to a new direction can vary. In this case 180 degrees and 90 degrees.
c) weight shifting on 180 degree covers should be kept to a minimum
2)
The concept that each form is done from a standing stance. This sets the concepts that the practitioner must learn:
a) that each stance has a purpose in application
b) that stances are designed to limit exposure to vital targets
c) that stances are designed to NOT limit the availability of the practitioners weapons
3)
The concept of defense - i.e. blocking. This sets the concepts that the practitioner must learn:
a) blocks intend to create an Angle of Deflection against an offensive weapon
b) blocks create a path of travel (as opposed to a line of travel)
c) double factoring. This sets the concepts that:
i) blocks can be both minor and major moves
ii) the rear hand is used to fill gaps in timing between blocks
iii) double factors protect the center-line and face
4)
The concept that each form has a predominant (or theme) stance. In this case, the Neutral Bow.
5)
The concept of category completion.
6)
Each move in the form should be defined. This sets the concepts that:
a) moves should NOT be mumbled together
b) each move is a complete unit, even though it is part of a larger whole
c) correct timing within a single move and between moves is critical
Short Form One falls into the category of a dictionary form. As such, it introduces the following elements of the dictionary forms.
1)
Each starts with a right hand inward hammering block. The key elements being:
a) defensive first
i) this sets the concepts that:
1) our system is a defensive system
2) defense is more important than offense
b) front hand first
i) this sets the concept that:
1) the front hand is used for defense over the rear hand
c) right hand first
i) this sets the concept that:
1) our system is a right hand major system
d) inward first
i) this sets the concept that:
1) inward motion tends to be the predominant direction for defensive purposes.
e) hammering method of execution first
i) this sets the concepts that:
1) hammering is stronger than other defensive methods of execution
2) always employ the principle of economy of motion
3) hammering methods of execution are derived from a cocked position
2)
The second inward block uses a thrusting method of execution. This sets the concepts that thrusting methods of execution:
a) are derived from point of origin
b) always employ the principle of Economy of Motion
c) are faster than hammering methods of execution
d) travel less distance than hammering methods of execution
3)
Each dictionary form changes the foot pattern on the first downward block.
4)
Each dictionary form blocks with the vertical outward block, even though this block is considered obsolete and not used in the system. This motion is used for other purposes, but not as a block.
Short Form One has a number of other elements it teaches:
1)
It introduces the following types of Torque:
a) direct rotational
i) Inward block #1 & #2
ii) Outward block #1
iii) Downward block #1
b) counter rotational
i) Outward block #2
ii) Downward block #2
c) isolated
i) Upward block #1 & #2
2)
It shows that the blocks are executed in pairs with the following facts:
a) The first block of each blocking pair (with the exception of the first inward block) is executed to a new direction
b) The second block of each blocking pair is executed stepping backward while facing the same direction
c) Blocks do NOT always alternate hands between blocking pairs
d) The foot utilized in the foot maneuver is ALWAYS the opposite to the blocking arm
3)
The form assumes an open environment in which the practitioner can freely move in any direction away from the offensive weapons. This sets the concepts of:
a) Environmental Awareness
b) Environmental Consideration
c) Peripheral Awareness
4)
It shows that turning (180 degrees) into the unknown requires extra protection. It sets the concepts that:
a) the upward block provides the most protective cover (both the middle and upper height zones) of the blocks
b) the double factor provides an intersection (double) in which all of the other blocks may be executed - with either arm (because of the double intersection)