1a)

Inward Parry

Coordination

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Improper hand / foot maneuver timing

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Parry should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into neutral bow

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand orientation

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Hand should be horizontally oriented (fingers pointing forward) / not vertically (fingers pointing upward)

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Improper width dimension

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Hand should stay within outer rim (at opposite shoulder width)

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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

1b)

Outward Parry

Execution - Alignment

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Improper width dimension

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Hand should stay within outer rim (at same shoulder width)

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Improper stance

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Stance should be neutral bow (not forward bow)

1c)

Kick / Four-finger Poke

Execution - Alignment

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Rise of stance

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Stance should maintain same relative height throughout all maneuvers in sequence

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Improper targets

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Kick should be groin height / Poke should be eye height

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Fingers should be slightly spread apart with thumb tucked to the side of the palm area (not extended as independent digit)

2)

Elbow

Coordination

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Improper arm / foot maneuver timing

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Elbow should be timed to conclude with the settle into the horse stance, resulting in all movement stopping simultaneously

Execution - Position

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Improper hand/elbow position

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Striking arm (elbow) should not allow fist to pass center-line