1a)

Universal Block

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Blocks should be executed as isolated maneuver (not combined with next maneuver)

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Maneuver should be executed such that both hands remain closed until conclusion of maneuver

1b - 1a)

Pull

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Pull should be executed to start and conclude simultaneously with foot maneuver

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand alignment

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Hands should be rotated such that the palms face each other throughout maneuver

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Lean of stance (forward)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground throughout execution of maneuver

1c - 1b)

Downward Back-knuckle

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to start after settle into stance (from previous maneuver)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Strike should be executed such that its focal point is at eye height

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Lean of stance (forward)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground throughout execution of maneuver

2)

Downward Heel-palm Claw

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed such that it concludes simultaneously with the settle into the neutral bow, but while the previous maneuver is still traveling after its focal point

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Strike should be executed such that its focal point is at nose height

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Lean of stance (forward)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground throughout execution of maneuver

3)

Rising Front Kick

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Correct timing (employing centered mass):

·Kick should reach its focal point after the previous maneuver (claw) reaches its focal point

·Retracting arm (back-knuckle) should reach its conclusion simultaneously with the focal point of the kick

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into neutral bow (not horse)

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Lean of stance (forward)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground upon completion of maneuver

4)

Rising (upward) Back-knuckle

Coordination

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Improper hand / foot maneuver timing

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Correct timing (employing centered mass):

·Strike should reach its focal point with the settle into the forward bow

·Backstop hand should make contact with striking hand (back-knuckle) at its focal point