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snaking talon on yantra

snaking_talon_r_framing

The major information compiled from an analysis of this sequence is:

First Person

•Point of Reference (fixed): rear flanks (4:30 / 7:30)

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

•it demonstrates a shift of (fixed) Focal Point 90-degrees (to flank) (4:30 / 7:30)

•it demonstrates a shift of (fluid) Focal Point 90-degrees (to flank) (3:00 / 9:00)

•it demonstrates a shift (initially) in both stance and Focal Point

•it demonstrates both sides of a self-defense technique

•it demonstrates redirecting (potentially) multiple in-flight aggressions

•it demonstrates the use of two (2) defensive weapons simultaneously (universal block)

•it demonstrates the use of a single defensive weapon for multiple defenses (offset timing)

•it demonstrates offense with single weapons

•it demonstrates striking with only the lower limbs

•it demonstrates grabbing and pulling (simultaneously with offensive)

•it demonstrates Purposeful Deflection (followed by Purposeful Aggression)

•it demonstrates a not fully defined series of aggressions

•it demonstrates a foot maneuver using distance with rotation

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Alignment

Angle of Cancellation

Angle of Deflection

Angle of Incidence

Block

Circle

Contact Manipulation

Defensive Defense

Economy of Motion

Line

Margin for Error

Offensive Offense

Opposing Forces

Outer Rim

Parry

Point of Origin

Power (Back-up Mass)

Pull

Purposeful Aggression

Purposeful Deflection

Purposeful Manipulation

Strike

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Refer to Protecting Fans / Snaking Talon analysis
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Snaking Talon analysis
Darting Leaves	▪Refer to Darting Leaves / Snaking Talon analysis
Unfurling Crane	▪Refer to Unfurling Crane / Snaking Talon analysis
Destructive Kneel	▪Refer to Destructive Kneel / Snaking Talon analysis
Flashing Wings	▪Refer to Flashing Wings / Snaking Talon analysis
Gathering Clouds	▪Refer to Gathering Clouds / Snaking Talon analysis
Circles of Protection	▪Refer to Circles of Protection / Snaking Talon analysis
Dance of Darkness	▪Refer to Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon analysis
Thundering Hammers	▪Refer to Thundering Hammers / Snaking Talon analysis
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Snaking Talon analysis
Reversing Circles	▪Refer to Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon analysis
Snaking Talon	▪Side: right / left ▪Maneuver - intent: defense / offense ▪Maneuver (defense) - count: double (simultaneous) / single (offset timing) ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward / inward-extended outward ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry+parry / block-block ▪Maneuver (offense) - method: pushing / pulling
Circling Fans	▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward (simultaneous) / downward-downward (offset timing) ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / downward-downward ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry+parry (simultaneous) / parry-parry (offset timing) ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: block-block / parry-parry ▪Maneuver (offense) - method: pushing(+pulling) / pushing ▪Step (initial) - elements: distance+rotation / distance
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Reference (points): single / multiple ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward (simultaneous) / upward ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / upward ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: block-block / parry ▪Maneuver (offense) - range: long / long-close ▪Step - direction: backward / none
Defensive Cross	▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward / downward+downward ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / downward+downward ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry / parrying block ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: block / parrying block ▪Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: open / closed-open ▪Step - elements: distance+rotation / distance-rotation
Bowing to Buddha	▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward / inward ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / inward (anchoring) ▪Maneuver (defense) - count: double-single / single ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry / block (anchoring) ▪Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: open / open-closed ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward / downward (maintain) ▪Step (initial) - method: distance+rotation / height (no distance)-rotation (no distance)
Prance of the Tiger	▪Reference Point (initial) - direction: front / front flank ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward / downward ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / downward ▪Maneuver (defense) - count: double-single / single ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry / block ▪Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: open / closed-open ▪Maneuver (offense) - count: single / single-triple-double ▪Step - elements: distance+rotation / distance
Shield and Mace	▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward / outward ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / outward ▪Maneuver (defense) - count: double-single / single ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry / block ▪Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: open / closed-open ▪Maneuver (offense) - range: long / long - close ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward / forward
Five Swords	▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward (simultaneous) / downward+inward (offset timing) ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / downward+inward ▪Maneuver (defense) - count: double (simultaneous)-single / double (offset timing) ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry / block ▪Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: open / open-closed ▪Maneuver (offense) - range: long / long-close ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward / forward
Twirling Hammers	▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: downward+inward / extended outward ▪Maneuver (defense) - direction: inward-extended outward / extended outward ▪Maneuver (defense) - count: double-single / single ▪Maneuver (defense) - type: parry / block ▪Maneuver (offense) - degree of open: open / closed ▪Maneuver (offense) - range: long / close ▪Maneuver (offense) - pushing(+pulling) / pulling-pushing ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward / sideways ▪Step - elements: distance+rotation / distance (distance+rotation)

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Refer to Protecting Fans / Snaking Talon analysis
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Snaking Talon analysis
Darting Leaves	▪Refer to Darting Leaves / Snaking Talon analysis
Unfurling Crane	▪Refer to Unfurling Crane / Snaking Talon analysis
Destructive Kneel	▪Refer to Destructive Kneel / Snaking Talon analysis
Flashing Wings	▪Refer to Flashing Wings / Snaking Talon analysis
Gathering Clouds	▪Refer to Gathering Clouds / Snaking Talon analysis
Circles of Protection	▪Refer to Circles of Protection / Snaking Talon analysis
Dance of Darkness	▪Refer to Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon analysis
Thundering Hammers	▪Refer to Thundering Hammers / Snaking Talon analysis
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Snaking Talon analysis
Reversing Circles	▪Refer to Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon analysis
Snaking Talon	▪Ride (parry) / Oppose (block) ▪Block / Strike ▪Circular / Linear ▪Defensive Defense / Offensive Offense ▪Pull (Opposing Forces) / Push ▪Purposeful Deflection / Purposeful Aggression ▪Stabilize Self / Destabilize Opponent ▪Striking / Grabbing
Circling Fans	▪Destabilize Opponent / Stabilize Self ▪Oppose (Block) / Ride (Parry) ▪Opposing Forces / Directional Harmony ▪Pull / Push
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Oppose (block) / Ride (parry) ▪Opposing Forces / Isolated (power) ▪Gauging: Open Gap / Maintain Gap ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)
Defensive Cross	▪Oppose (block) / Ride (parrying block) ▪Opposing Forces / Vise-like Maneuver
Bowing to Buddha	▪Gauging: Open Gap / Maintain Gap (Close Gap) ▪Opposing Forces / Vise-like Maneuver ▪Striking / Grabbing ▪Zone of Visibility / Zone of Obscurity
Prance of the Tiger	▪Pull / Frictional Pull ▪Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Striking / Grabbing
Shield and Mace	▪Gauging: Open Gap / Close Gap ▪Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Striking / Grabbing ▪Zone of Visibility / Zone of Obscurity
Five Swords	▪Gauging: Open Gap / Close Gap ▪Striking / Grabbing ▪Zone of Visibility / Zone of Obscurity
Twirling Hammers	▪Gauging: Open Gap / Close Gap ▪Push / Pull ▪Striking / Grabbing ▪Zone of Visibility / Zone of Obscurity

Second Person

•Point of Reference (initial): front (12:00)

•Point of Reference (fixed): front / flank (12:00 / 9:00 / 3:00)

•Point of Reference (fluid): front / flank (12:00 / 9:00 / 3:00)

•it demonstrates a not fully defined aggression

•it demonstrates (potentially multiple) elementary attacks

•it demonstrates a (minor) attack from front (12:00)

•it demonstrates a (potential) (major) attack (kick) from front (12:00)

•it demonstrates in-flight (minor) attack (push) from front (12:00)

•it demonstrates in-flight (potential) (major) attack (kick) from front (12:00)

•it demonstrates long range attacks

•it demonstrates aggression (push) with two hands (simultaneous)

•it demonstrates aggression (push) on linear path

•it demonstrates aggression (potential) (kick) with single weapon

•it demonstrates aggression (potential) (kick) on linear path

•it demonstrates an attack from a single potential attacker

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

In-Flight Major Attack (single)

In-Flight Minor Attack (double - simultaneous)

Kicking (offensive) (low zone)

Pushing (offensive) (high zone)

Web of Knowledge - Kicks (potentially)

Web of Knowledge - Pushes

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Refer to Protecting Fans / Snaking Talon analysis
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Snaking Talon analysis
Darting Leaves	▪Refer to Darting Leaves / Snaking Talon analysis
Unfurling Crane	▪Refer to Unfurling Crane / Snaking Talon analysis
Destructive Kneel	▪Refer to Destructive Kneel / Snaking Talon analysis
Flashing Wings	▪Refer to Flashing Wings / Snaking Talon analysis
Gathering Clouds	▪Refer to Gathering Clouds / Snaking Talon analysis
Circles of Protection	▪Refer to Circles of Protection / Snaking Talon analysis
Dance of Darkness	▪Refer to Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon analysis
Thundering Hammers	▪Refer to Thundering Hammers / Snaking Talon analysis
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Snaking Talon analysis
Reversing Circles	▪Refer to Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon analysis
Snaking Talon	▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low / high ▪Attack - count (potentially): single / double (simultaneous)
Circling Fans	▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low-high / high
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Attack - count (potentially): singular / multiple ▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low-high / high
Defensive Cross	▪Attack - count (potentially): single-double (simultaneous) / single ▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low-high / low
Bowing to Buddha	▪Attack - count (potentially): single-double (simultaneous) / single ▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low-high / low
Prance of the Tiger	▪Attack - direction: front / front flank ▪Attack - count (potentially): single-double (simultaneous) / single ▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low-high / high
Shield and Mace	▪Attack - count (potentially): single-double (simultaneous) / single ▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low-high / high
Five Swords	▪Attack - count (potentially): single-double (simultaneous) / double (offset timing)
Twirling Hammers	▪Attack - count (potentially): single-double (simultaneous) / single ▪Attack - height zone (potentially): low-high / high

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Refer to Protecting Fans / Snaking Talon analysis
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Snaking Talon analysis
Darting Leaves	▪Refer to Darting Leaves / Snaking Talon analysis
Unfurling Crane	▪Refer to Unfurling Crane / Snaking Talon analysis
Destructive Kneel	▪Refer to Destructive Kneel / Snaking Talon analysis
Flashing Wings	▪Refer to Flashing Wings / Snaking Talon analysis
Gathering Clouds	▪Refer to Gathering Clouds / Snaking Talon analysis
Circles of Protection	▪Refer to Circles of Protection / Snaking Talon analysis
Dance of Darkness	▪Refer to Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon analysis
Thundering Hammers	▪Refer to Thundering Hammers / Snaking Talon analysis
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Snaking Talon analysis
Reversing Circles	▪Refer to Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon analysis
Snaking Talon	▪Intent (potentially): major / minor ▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks / Pushes
Circling Fans	▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks - Pushes / Punches
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks - Pushes / Punches
Defensive Cross	▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks - Pushes / Kicks
Bowing to Buddha	▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks - Pushes / Kicks
Prance of the Tiger	▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks - Pushes / Punches
Shield and Mace	▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks - Pushes / Punches
Five Swords	▪Web of Knowledge (potentially): Kicks - Pushes / Kicks - Punches
Twirling Hammers	▪Web of Knowledge: Kicks - Pushes / Punches

Third Person

Defense

•Point of Reference (form): front flank (1:30 / 10:30)

•Point of Reference (stance): front (12:00)

•Point of Reference (maneuver): front (12:00)

•it demonstrates a continuous circle both simultaneously and offset in time

•it demonstrates a Zone of Action inside the leg and on top of the arms

•it demonstrates a defense against multiple attacks (in-flight majors / minors) offset in time

•it demonstrates singular major offensive maneuvers

•it demonstrates 2-in-1 (defensive) / 1-in-1 (offensive) timings

•it demonstrates both sides of the sequence

•it demonstrates stepping backward

•it utilizes long range weapons

•it utilizes open weapons

•it utilizes the 45-degree cat stance

•it utilizes both the top and bottom weapons

•it demonstrates a Vise-like maneuver (pinning / grabbing)

•it demonstrates pulling simultaneous with offensive maneuver

•it demonstrates combining circular motions to form a 'figure 8'

•it demonstrates defensive intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) with both hands (parries)

•it demonstrates intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) with both hands traveling in the same direction (inward / downward)

•it demonstrates intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) at different heights (simultaneous)

•it demonstrates intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) with vertical paths parallel to the side of the body

•it demonstrates defensive intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) with a single arms (blocks)

•it demonstrates intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) with a single hand traveling in a continuous path (inward / outward)

•it demonstrates intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) at different widths (offset in time)

•it demonstrates intersecting circular motions (aka figure 8) with vertical paths parallel to the body

Offense

•Point of Reference (global): rear flanks (7:30 / 4:30)

•it demonstrates defense against multiple elementary attacks (kick / push)

•it demonstrates maneuvers against not fully defined attacks

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Continuous Motion

Figure 8

Range (Attack) (Far)

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Refer to Protecting Fans / Snaking Talon
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Snaking Talon
Darting Leaves	▪Refer to Darting Leaves / Snaking Talon
Unfurling Crane	▪Refer to Unfurling Crane / Snaking Talon
Destructive Kneel	▪Refer to Destructive Kneel / Snaking Talon
Flashing Wings	▪Refer to Flashing Wings / Snaking Talon
Gathering Clouds	▪Refer to Gathering Clouds / Snaking Talon
Circles of Protection	▪Refer to Circles of Protection / Snaking Talon
Dance of Darkness	▪Refer to Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon
Thundering Hammers	▪Refer to Thundering Hammers / Snaking Talon
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Snaking Talon
Reversing Circles	▪Refer to Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon
Snaking Talon	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Defense - weapon count: double / single ▪Defense - weapon height zone - usage: upper / lower ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (boundaries): inside outer rim / inside outer rim ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height) / depth(+height) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): inward / downward ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (height zones): high / high ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive / defense ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body) / vertical (parallel to side of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): double (simultaneous) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (boundaries): inside outer rim / inside outer rim ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height) / width(+height) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): inward / extended outward ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (height zones): high / high ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive / defense ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): single
Circling Fans	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Defense - weapon count: double-single / single ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height)+depth(+height) / height(+depth)-height(+depth) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): same (inward+downward) / same (downward-downward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive+defensive / defensive-defensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body)+vertical (parallel to side of body) / vertical (perpendicular to front of body)-vertical (perpendicular to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): double (simultaneous) / double (offset timing) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height)-width(+height) / height(+depth)-height(+depth) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): opposite (inward-extended outward) / same (downward-downward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (parallel to front of body) / vertical (perpendicular to front of body)-vertical (perpendicular to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): single / double (offset timing)
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Defense - weapon count: single / double (simultaneous) ▪Defense - weapon height zone - usage: upper-lower / upper ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height)+depth(+height) / depth(+height)+width(+depth) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): same (inward+downward) / opposite (upward+inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive+defensive / defensive+offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body)+vertical (parallel to side of body) / horizontal ([relatively]parallel to top of body)+horizontal ([relatively]perpendicular to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height)-width(+height) / width(+height)+width(+height) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): opposite (inward-extended outward) / same (inward+inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive-defensive / offensive+offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (parallel to front of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body)+vertical (parallel to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): single / double (simultaneous)
Defensive Cross	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Attack - maneuver (count): double / single ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height)+depth(+height) / height(+depth)-height(+depth) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): same (inward+downward) / same (downward-downward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive+defensive / defensive-offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body)+vertical (parallel to side of body) / vertical (perpendicular to front of body)-vertical (perpendicular to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): double (simultaneous) / double (offset timing) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height)-width(+height) / height(+depth)-height(+depth) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): opposite (inward-extended outward) / same (upward-upward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (height zones): upper-upper / lower-upper ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive-defensive / offensive-offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (parallel to front of body) / vertical (perpendicular to front of body)-vertical (perpendicular to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): single / double (offset timing)
Bowing to Buddha	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Defense - stance: standing / kneeling ▪Defense - block maneuver (count): double / single ▪Defense - foot maneuver: backward / in-place ▪Defense - weapon height zone - usage: upper-lower / upper ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height)+depth(+height) / height(+depth)-depth(+height) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): same (inward+downward) / opposite (inward-upward-downward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive+defensive / defensive-offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body)+vertical (parallel to side of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (perpendicular to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): double (offset timing) / single ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height)-width(+height) / height(+depth)-depth(+height) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): opposite (inward-extended outward) / opposite (inward-upward-downward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive-defensive / defensive-offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (parallel to front of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (perpendicular to front of body)
Prance of the Tiger	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Attack - angle (from front): direct / offset ▪Defense - block maneuver (count): double / single ▪Defense - maneuver (count): single-double / triple (simultaneous) - double (simultaneous) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (boundaries): inside outer rim-inside outer rim / outside outer rim-inside outer rim ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height)+depth(+height) / height(+width)-width(+height) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): same (inward+downward) / opposite (upward+inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive+defensive / offensive-offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body)+vertical (parallel to side of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body[offset])-vertical (parallel to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): double (simultaneous) / single ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (boundaries): inside outer rim-inside outer rim / outside outer rim-inside outer rim ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height)-width(+height) / height(+width)-width(+height) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): opposite (inward-extended outward) / opposite (upward+inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive-defensive / offensive-offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (parallel to front of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body[offset])-vertical (parallel to front of body)
Shield and Mace	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Attack - maneuver (count): double / single ▪Defense - block maneuver (count): double / single ▪Defense - foot maneuver: backward / forward ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height)+depth(+height) / height(+width)+height(+width) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): same (inward+downward) / same (inward+inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive+defensive / offensive+defensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body)+vertical (parallel to side of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body)+vertical (parallel to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height)-width(+height) / height(+width)+height(+width) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): opposite (inward-extended outward) / same (inward+inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive-defensive / offensive+defensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (parallel to front of body) / vertical (parallel to front of body)+vertical (parallel to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): single / double (simultaneous)
Five Swords	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Defense - foot maneuver: backward / forward ▪Defense - weapon height zone - usage: upper-lower / upper
Twirling Hammers	▪Attack: partially defined / fully defined ▪Attack - maneuver (count): double / single ▪Defense - foot maneuver: backward / forward ▪Defense - weapon height zone - usage: upper-lower / upper ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): depth(+height)+depth(+height) / depth(+width)+depth(+width) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): same (inward+downward) / same (inward+inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (height zones): upper / upper+lower ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive+defensive / positional+positional ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to side of body)+vertical (parallel to side of body) / horizontal (parallel to bottom of body)+horizontal (perpendicular to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (dimensions [primary]): width(+height)-width(+height) / depth(+height)-depth(+height) [spiral] ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (direction): opposite (inward-extended outward) / same (backward-inward) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (intent): defensive-defensive / offensive-offensive ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (orientation): vertical (parallel to front of body)-vertical (parallel to front of body) / horizontal ([relatively] parallel to top of body)-horizontal (parallel to front of body) ▪Defense - pattern - figure 8 (weapon count): single / single (offset timing - with inserted maneuver [elbow])

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Refer to Protecting Fans / Snaking Talon
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Refer to Isolation Sequence #1 / Snaking Talon
Darting Leaves	▪Refer to Darting Leaves / Snaking Talon
Unfurling Crane	▪Refer to Unfurling Crane / Snaking Talon
Destructive Kneel	▪Refer to Destructive Kneel / Snaking Talon
Flashing Wings	▪Refer to Flashing Wings / Snaking Talon
Gathering Clouds	▪Refer to Gathering Clouds / Snaking Talon
Circles of Protection	▪Refer to Circles of Protection / Snaking Talon
Dance of Darkness	▪Refer to Dance of Darkness / Snaking Talon
Thundering Hammers	▪Refer to Thundering Hammers / Snaking Talon
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Refer to Unwinding Pendulum / Snaking Talon
Reversing Circles	▪Refer to Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon
Snaking Talon	▪Zone of Action (defense): inside the leg (left / right) / on top of the arms
Circling Fans	▪Zone of Action (defense) (primary): inside the leg (left / right) - on top of the arms / on top of the arms
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview
Defensive Cross	▪Zone of Action (defense) (primary): inside the leg (left / right) - on top of the arms / inside the leg (right / left) (between the arms)
Bowing to Buddha	▪Zone of Action (defense) (primary): inside the leg (left / right) - on top of the arms / inside the leg (right / left)
Prance of the Tiger	▪Focal Points: singular / multiple ▪Zone of Action (defense) (primary): inside the leg (left / right) - on top of the arms / inside the arm (right / left)
Shield and Mace	▪Zone of Action (defense) (primary): inside the leg (left / right) - on top of the arms / outside the arm (left / right)
Five Swords	▪Zone of Action (defense) (primary): inside the leg (left / right) - on top of the arms / inside the leg (right / left) - inside the arm (right / left)
Twirling Hammers	▪Zone of Action (defense) (primary): inside the leg (left / right) - on top of the arms / outside the arm (left / right)

Snaking Talon

Snaking Talon