Extended Outward Block (Half-knuckle) Section

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Extended Outward Block (Half-knuckle) Section

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The extended outward block / half-knuckle sequence is as follows:

1)step forward into a right neutral bow with the execution of a right extended outward block while simultaneously retracting the left hand to the left pectoral region (formed into a half-knuckle)
2)rotate in-place forward into a right forward bow with the execution of a left snapping half-knuckle strike
3)reverse the motion of the previous step back to the original position
4)rotate ninety degrees to the left with the draw of the left foot toward the right into a left forty five degree cat stance while simultaneously executing a right hammering inward block along with the retraction of the left arm into chamber
5)step forward into a left neutral bow with the execution of a left extended outward block while simultaneously retracting the right hand to the right pectoral region (formed into a half-knuckle)
6)rotate in-place forward into a left forward bow with the execution of a right snapping half-knuckle strike
7)reverse the motion of the previous step back to the original position

 

The obvious information derived from this sequence is:

it advances from the transitory (cat) position

it utilizes the neutral bow and the forward bow stance

it shows both sides of the sequence (opposites)

 

Analyzing this sequence further exposes the following information:

the sequence introduces the extended outward block

the sequence introduces the half-knuckle strike

the sequence completes the upper part of the 'x' pattern

the forward bow is transitional

 


Extended Outward Block Specific Information

The obvious information derived from the Extended Outward Blocks is:

the block is defensive

the block emphasizes the power principle of back-up mass4

both blocks use the thrusting Method of Execution

this is the first demonstration of the extended outward block in the forms

 


Half-knuckle Specific Information

The obvious information derived from the half-knuckle is:

the strike is offensive

the strike introduces a new weapon formation

the strike is a long range weapon

the strike introduces a new Point of Contact on the hand

the strike emphasizes the power principle of torque

both strikes use the snapping Method of Execution

both strikes uses the snapping Method of Execution to a horizontal plane

this is the first demonstration of the half-knuckle strike in the forms

 


Transition Specific Information

The obvious information derived from the transition is:

the maneuver is 180 degrees (right) and 90 degrees (left)