1)

Form Four demonstrates the concept of potential attacks from multiple directions.

Isolation Sequence #1 demonstrates the concept of a potential attack by multiple opponents simultaneously and from different directions. In this case, opposite sides (front - rear / left flank - right flank).

2)

Form Four demonstrates maneuvers which are not practical.

In order to maintain the constraints of patterns and themes, Form Four demonstrates the concept that a foot / body maneuvers may be executed to impractical mechanics and/or angles (e.g. not practical when applied to a potential attacker). The areas which demonstrate this concept are:

i)

Protecting Fans

striking angle / stance / attention improper to maintain foot pattern

ii)

Unfurling Crane

striking angle improper to maintain figure 8 theme

iii)

Destructive Kneel

foot maneuver / execution angle improper to maintain foot pattern

iv)

Flashing Wings

foot maneuver / execution angle improper to maintain foot pattern

v)

Gathering Clouds

foot maneuver improper to maintain foot pattern

vi)

Dance of Darkness

maneuvers added to maintain themes

vii)

Thundering Hammers

maneuvers removed to maintain themes

viii)

Snaking Talon

blocking improper to maintain themes

ix)

Circling Fans

blocking improper to maintain themes

x)

Defensive Cross

foot maneuver / execution angle improper to maintain foot pattern and themes

xi)

Shield and Mace

body mechanics improper to maintain themes

xii)

Five Swords

maneuvers added to maintain themes

xiii)

Twirling Hammers

maneuvers removed to maintain themes

3)

Circles of Protection demonstrates the opposite of an important concept.

The bending of the head in Circles of Protection is not only practical but also demonstrates the concept of target to weapon (the opposite of weapon to target), while also demonstrating a point of contact on the head as a passive weapon.

4)

Form Four foot maneuvers expand upon themes presented in lower forms.

Certain Form Four foot maneuvers are specifically added to expand upon themes presented in lower forms. The major areas which demonstrate this are:

i)

Unfurling Crane / Flashing Wings

push-drags and pull-drags demonstrate different back-up mass localities in relation to the body to expand upon the concept introduced with the technique Striking Serpent's Head

ii)

Dance of Darkness / Reversing Circles / Snaking Talon / Unwinding Pendulum / Five Swords

distance / rotation characteristics of the foot maneuvers of these techniques specifically expand upon the theme originally presented in Long Form Two

5)

Form Four isolation sequences expand upon other isolation sequences

The isolation maneuvers of Form Four expand upon previous isolation sequences. Also, these isolation sequences can be directly related to all other isolation sequences in the forms.

6)

The initial block of Flashing Wings is misinterpreted and/or misunderstood

The initial defensive maneuver of Flashing Wings is designed to demonstrate blocking from under the potential attacking weapon (with the upward block), then moving outside the potential attack (with the extended outward position), then followed with a simulation of a potential break with both arms on the same side of the potential attacking arm (with the push/pull of the arms). These maneuvers are designed to match (opposite) the first isolation sequence of the form, which simulates breaking with the arms on either side of a potential attacking arm (using an opposite push/pull of the arms).

This execution is a deviation from the self-defense technique version. The misinterpretation or lack of understanding of these maneuvers leads some practitioners to execute the sequence in the same manner as the self-defense technique version, eliminating the initial upward blocking maneuver and instead executing the initial block as an extended outward.

7)

Form Four expands upon the universal block

Form Four adds to the universal blocking basic originally started within Long Form Two by adding not only new blocking directions and methods but also changes in timing.

8)

Form Four expands upon the "cup and saucer" hand positioning

Form Four adds to the chambered hand position (aka cup and saucer) originally executed in Short Form Two by executing the transitional maneuver with hands open (instead of closed).