Forms and Sets > Form 4 > Analysis

Analysis Flow describes the intended flow of information as it relates to the form. Typically, one would consider this a very obvious detail. The flow of information should follow the flow of the form. So, why is an overview on flow even included in this section? It is specifically called out in this chapter to call out the fact that one's personal analysis might not follow the flow of the form.

As an example, if a practitioner were performing the form and decided to concentrate their attention on a specific element of the form - maybe a maneuver, self-defense technique, or isolation; they might, or might not, continue their examination by referencing this set with other parts of this same form. It is entirely possible that they might also start with a completely different form. This would depend highly upon what their thoughts were at the time.

For instance, an idea may have just popped into their head about the area of concentration and how it relates to something else. And from that starting point, they might jump to other areas within the same form or a specific part of a different form. This depends entirely upon how their mind perceived the information at the time.

Also, they may or may not continue further examinations of this discovery on a strategic path. They might just continue without any specific order or thought of how to proceed with the analysis. Or, they might even jot down the thought and refer back to it at a future time. Each of these scenarios is not only viable, but also a very realistic probability.

But, this randomness of analysis is not very efficient from a written standpoint. Therefore, a more strategic and obvious approach to the flow of information must be performed. And as stated earlier, the most obvious flow of information should follow the flow of the form. This not only lends itself to the most obvious and logical choice of action, but it is also the most easily flow to reference for the reader; provided one knows the form.