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First Person

Point of Reference (fixed): rear (6:00)

Focal Point (fluid - primary): front (12;00)

it demonstrates no shift (fixed / fluid) of Focal Point

it demonstrates a shift in stance (height) without a shift in Focal Point

it demonstrates both sides of a self-defense technique

it introduces starting a technique from a kneeling position

it demonstrates redirecting an in-flight aggression (with a single limb)

it demonstrates offense with singular weapons (closed-open weapons)

it demonstrates blocking and striking with both upper limbs

it demonstrates a Vise-like maneuver with limbs

it demonstrates Purposeful Deflection followed by Purposeful Aggression

it demonstrates a foot maneuver using rotation without distance (then distance without rotation)

 

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Alignment

Anchoring (Block)

Angle of Deflection

Angle of Incidence

Circle

Defensive Defense

Directional Harmony

Economy of Motion

Margin for Error

Offensive Offense

Outer Rim

Point of Origin

Power (Torque)

Purposeful Aggression

Purposeful Deflection

Strike

Vise-like

 

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans

Refer to Protecting Fans / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Isolation Sequence #1

Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Darting Leaves

Refer to Darting Leaves / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Unfurling Crane

Refer to Unfurling Crane / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Destructive Kneel

Refer to Destructive Kneel / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Flashing Wings

Refer to Flashing Wings / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Gathering Clouds

Refer to Gathering Clouds / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Circles of Protection

Refer to Circles of Protection / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Dance of Darkness

Refer to Dance of Darkness / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Thundering Hammers

Refer to Thundering Hammers / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Unwinding Pendulum

Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Reversing Circles

Refer to Reversing Circles / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Snaking Talon

Refer to Snaking Talon / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Circling Fans

Refer to Circling Fans / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Isolation Sequence #2

Refer to Isolation Sequence #2 / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Defensive Cross

Refer to Defensive Cross / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Bowing to Buddha

Side: right / left

Maneuver - intent: defense / offense

Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: closed /.open

Step - elements: rotation / distance

Prance of the Tiger

Reference Point (initial) - direction: front / front flank

Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward (anchoring) / downward (push-down)

Maneuver (offense) - count: single / single-triple-double

Step (initial) - direction: downward (maintain) / backward

Step - elements: rotation (distance) / distance

Shield and Mace

Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward (anchoring) / outward

Step (initial) - direction: downward (maintain) / forward

Step - elements: rotation (distance) / distance+rotation

Five Swords

Maneuver (defense) - count: single / double

Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward (anchoring) / downward-inward (offset timing)

Step (initial) - direction: downward (maintain) / forward

Step - elements: rotation (distance) / distance+rotation

Twirling Hammers

Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward (anchoring) / extended outward

Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: closed-open / closed

Maneuver (offense) - method: pushing / pulling-pushing

Step (initial) - direction: downward (maintain) / sideways

Step - elements: rotation (distance) / distance (width) (distance+rotation)

 

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans

Refer to Protecting Fans / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Isolation Sequence #1

Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Darting Leaves

Refer to Darting Leaves / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Unfurling Crane

Refer to Unfurling Crane / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Destructive Kneel

Refer to Destructive Kneel / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Flashing Wings

Refer to Flashing Wings / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Gathering Clouds

Refer to Gathering Clouds / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Circles of Protection

Refer to Circles of Protection / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Dance of Darkness

Refer to Dance of Darkness / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Thundering Hammers

Refer to Thundering Hammers / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Unwinding Pendulum

Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Reversing Circles

Refer to Reversing Circles / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Snaking Talon

Refer to Snaking Talon / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Circling Fans

Refer to Circling Fans / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Isolation Sequence #2

Refer to Isolation Sequence #2 / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Defensive Cross

Refer to Defensive Cross / Bowing to Buddha analysis

Bowing to Buddha

Block / Strike

Defensive Defense / Offensive Offense

Directional Harmony / Vise-like Maneuver (Opposing Forces)

Gauging: Maintain Gap / Close Gap

Purposeful Deflection / Purposeful Aggression

Zone of Visibility / Zone of Obscurity

Prance of the Tiger

Gauging: Maintain Gap (Close Gap) / Open Gap

Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression

Push / Frictional Pull

Vise-like Maneuver / Opposing Forces

Zone of Obscurity / Zone of Visibility

Shield and Mace

Gauging: Maintain Gap (Close Gap) / Close Gap

Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression

Vise-like Maneuver (Opposing Forces) / Directional Harmony

Five Swords

Gauging: Maintain Gap (Close Gap) / Close Gap

Vise-like Maneuver (Opposing Forces) / Directional Harmony

Twirling Hammers

Gauging: Maintain Gap (Close Gap) / Close Gap

Push / Pull

Vise-like Maneuver (Opposing Forces) / Directional Harmony