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Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue |
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1a) |
Inward Block |
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Coordination |
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Improper timing |
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Block should be timed to be executed to conclude with settle into the neutral bow |
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Execution - Execution Path |
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Improper path |
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Blocking arm path should be as follows: ·(right side) arm should be allowed to drop to hanging (natural) position at side and then executed (thrusting) ·(left side) arm should be executed from point of origin (hammering) |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper positioning |
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Non-blocking arm should be allowed to drop to hanging (natural) position at side (but not lose line-of-sight for following maneuver) |
Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue |
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1b) |
Inward Forearm |
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Execution - Execution Path |
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Improper path |
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Strike should follow an upward diagonal path |
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Execution - Execution |
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Improper weapon execution |
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Strike should use the hand as the primary pivot point, then the elbow as the secondary pivot point, and the shoulder as the minor pivot point |
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Execution - Positioning |
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Improper arm positioning |
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Non-striking arm should be cocked in-sync with the striking arm - and not lose line of sight for following maneuver |
Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue |
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2) |
Downward Hammer-fist |
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Coordination |
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Improper timing |
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Strike should be executed to be in-sync with settle into wide-kneel |
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Execution - Positioning |
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Improper arm positioning |
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Non-striking arm should be cocked in-sync with the striking arm - and not lose line of sight for following maneuver |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper arm alignment |
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Strike should maintain anchored elbow at conclusion of maneuver |
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Improper stance |
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Stance should be wide-kneel (not close-kneel) |
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3) |
Downward Hammer-fist |
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Coordination |
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Improper timing |
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Strike should be executed to be in-sync with settle into wide-kneel |
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Execution - Positioning |
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Improper arm positioning |
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Non-striking arm should be positioned as cover in-sync with the striking arm (not cocked) |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper arm alignment |
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Strike should maintain anchored elbow at conclusion of maneuver |
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Improper stance |
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Stance should be wide-kneel (not close-kneel) |
Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue |
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Suggested Improvement |
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4a) |
Cock of hand (upward) |
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Coordination |
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Improper hand / foot maneuver timing |
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Cock of weapon should conclude with step into neutral bow (not settle) |
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Execution - Execution Path |
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improper path |
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Cocked arm should be brought to opposite arm-pit (before execution of following maneuver) |
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4b) |
Downward Back-knuckle |
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Coordination |
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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing |
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Strikes should be timed to conclude in-sync with the settle into the neutral bow |
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Execution - Execution Path |
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Improper path |
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Strike should follow a downward circular path (not a diagonally outward path) |
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5a) |
Cock of hand (downward) |
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Execution - Positioning |
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Improper arm positioning |
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Cocked arm should not lose line of sight for following maneuver |
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5b) |
Upward Heel-palm |
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Coordination |
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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing |
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(right side) Strike should be executed to reach its focal point prior to rotation of stance for following next maneuver |
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6) |
Upward (rising) Back-knuckle |
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Coordination |
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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing |
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Strike should be timed to be concluded in-sync with settle into the twist stance |
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Execution - Execution Path |
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Improper path |
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Strike should follow an upward / backward circular path (not a diagonally upward path) |
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Execution - Alignment |
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Improper width dimension |
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Repositioned front foot (into the twist stance) should provide line of sight for rear foot for the following foot maneuver |
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Execution - Positioning |
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Improper arm positioning |
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Non-striking arm should be cocked in-sync with the striking arm - and not lose line of sight for following maneuver |