1)

Forward Hand-sword / Upward Block

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Block should be executed to stay within outer rim

2-3)

Inward Horizontal Forearm / Upward Block

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Correct arm travel paths:

·Striking arm should follow an inward, downward arching path

·Blocking arm should follow a directly upward path

4)

Inward Vertical Forearm

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Correct arm travel paths:

·Striking arm should follow an inward, downward anchoring path (hammering)

·Retracting arm should follow a directly backward path

5)

Outward Two-finger Slice

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Strike should be to eye height

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed as isolated maneuver (not combined with following maneuvers)

6a)

Inward Two-finger Slice

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to be continuous with following maneuver

6b)

Outward Two-finger Slice

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to be continuous with previous maneuver

7a)

Downward Shape of Crane

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Maneuver should be executed such that its focal point it at about shoulder height

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Hand should maintain formation at conclusion of maneuver (chambered position)

7b)

Inward Vertical Forearm

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Strike should be executed directly from point of origin to focal point

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to conclude simultaneously with the completion of the retraction of the previous maneuver

8)

Outward Two-finger Slice

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Strike should be to eye height

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed as isolated maneuver (not combined with following maneuvers)

9a)

Inward Two-finger Slice

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to be continuous with following maneuver

9b)

Outward Two-finger Slice

Coordination

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Improper maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to be continuous with previous maneuver

10a)

Downward Shape of Crane

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Maneuver should be executed such that its focal point it at about shoulder height

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Hand should maintain formation at conclusion of maneuver (chambered position)

10b)

Chambered Horse (Shape of Cranes)

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Both hands should maintain shape of crane positioning (palms down)

11)

Double Downward Two-finger Slices

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Strikes should be executed such that their focal point is at eye height

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Improper depth dimension

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Strikes should be executed such that their focal point is at close range

12)

Double Direct Two-Finger Pokes

Execution - Alignment

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Improper depth dimension

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Strikes should be executed such that their focal point is at mid-range

13a)

Double Direct Two-Finger Pokes (Thumb / Pinky)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper depth dimension

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Strikes should be executed such that their focal point is at mid-range

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Hands should be formed such that only the thumb and pinky finger are extended

13b-c)

Double Rotating Two-Finger Slices

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Maneuver should be executed to maintain same height dimension as previous maneuver

14)

Double Downward Crossed Claws

Execution - Alignment

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Improper height dimension

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Strikes should be executed such that their focal points are at about shoulder height, but should transition smoothly into universal downward blocking position (conclusion)

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Improper hand alignment

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Hands should be executed to maintain the fingers above the heel of the hands throughout the entire maneuver

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Hands should stay open throughout entire maneuver (not close at conclusion)