Twirling Hammers

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Twirling Hammers

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

1a)

Extended Outward Block

 




Coordination

 




Improper block / foot maneuver timing

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Block should be executed to conclude simultaneously with the settle into the twist stance



Execution - Execution Angle

 




Improper foot maneuver angle

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Step should be executed to flank (3:00 / 9:00)



Execution - Economy

 




Improper foot path of travel

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Foot should travel on relatively linear path (rather than circular) directly to placement of foot



Execution - Alignment

 




Improper width dimension

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Block should be executed to stay within outer rim



Gaze

 




Improper gaze direction

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Gaze should be directed forward (not to flank - facing direction)

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

1b)

Looping Overhead Punch

 




Coordination

 




Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Punch should be executed to reach its focal point with settle into neutral bow



Execution - Execution Path

 




Improper execution path

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Punch should follow a front to back arching path with focal point being reach at the flank apex of the circle (at directly backward line)



Execution - Alignment

 




Improper height dimension

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Punch should be executed to reach its focal point at lower head height

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

2)

Inward Elbow

 




Coordination

 




Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Elbow should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into forward bow



Improper strike / check timing

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Elbow should be executed to reach its focal point after the previous maneuver's focal point

 

Maneuver(s) - Topic / Issue

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Suggested Improvement

3)

Inward Hammer-fist

 




Coordination

 




Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Hammer-fist should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into horse



Execution - Execution Path

 




Improper path of travel

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Hammer-fist should follow a back to front arching path that continues from the conclusion of the prior maneuver (looping overhead punch)



Execution - Alignment

 




Improper height dimension

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Hammer-fist should be executed to reach its focal point at abdomen height (on the same height plane as the checking hand)



Execution - Weapon Formation

 




Improper checking formation

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Checking hand should be open (palm up)



Gaze

 




Improper gaze direction

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Gaze should be directed forward (not to the flank - facing direction)