1a)

Universal Parry

Coordination

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Improper hand / foot maneuver timing

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Parries should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into cat stance

Execution - Positioning

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Improper arm positioning

Final parrying arm positioning should be as follows:

·top hand should be at shoulder height along opposite outer rim, fingers pointing directly upward

·bottom hand should be at hip height along same outer rim (directly below opposite hand), fingers pointing directly downward

1b)

Inward Block

Coordination

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Improper block / foot maneuver timing

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Block should be executed as isolated maneuver

Execution - Execution path

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Improper block angle

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Block should be executed at an inward downward diagonal line (part of a figure 8 pattern)

Execution - Execution

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Improper execution

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Block should be executed to have potential contact with forearm (not hand) (e.g. path of travel not line of travel)

1c)

Outward Block

Coordination

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Improper block / foot maneuver timing

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Block should be executed as isolated maneuver

Execution - Execution path

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Improper block angle

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Block should be executed at an upward outward diagonal line (part of a figure 8 pattern)

Execution - Execution

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Improper execution

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Block should be executed to have potential contact with forearm (not hand) (e.g. path of travel not line of travel)

1d)

Kick - Pull

Execution - Execution path

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Improper paths

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Pull and kick should be executed to be in direct opposition to one another

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper weapon formation

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Pulling hand should be in the shape of a partially closed grab