Triple Block Sequence

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Triple Block Sequence

it contrasts only defensive maneuvering to self-defense

it contrasts using only closed hand maneuvers to other degrees of weapon formation

it contrasts cardinal angle upper body maneuvers (major) to other angles (minor)

it contrasts doing 3-on-line with hands

it contrasts doing 3-on-line with blocks

it contrasts doing 3-on-line with singles

 

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double) - 3-in-1 (triple)

Defense - type: block / parry

Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front-rear

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Step - direction: backward / forward

Isolation Sequence #1

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Purpose (primary): establish-define / expound-complete-preview

Directionality - count: single (per side) / multiple

Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)

Darting Leaves

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Attack - directionality: direct / offset

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Foot Maneuver - dimensions (initial): distance with rotation / rotation without distance

Unfurling Crane

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / rear-front+rear-rear

Destructive Kneel

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Intention (primary): defense / defensive+offensive

Defense - type: block / parry

Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / rear

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Flashing Wings

Foot Maneuver - dimensions (initial): distance with rotation / rotation without distance

Gathering Clouds

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Intention (primary): defense / defensive+offensive

Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open

Step - direction: backward / sideways

Circles of Protection

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / rear

Step - direction: backward / forward

Dance of Darkness

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Defense - type: block / parry

Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open

Weapon depth zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance with rotation / distance without rotation

Thundering Hammers

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front

Step - direction: backward / forward

Unwinding Pendulum

Defense - type: block / parrying block-block

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / rear-front

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance with rotation / distance then rotation

Reversing Circles

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Defense - count: single / double (universal)

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front+rear

Step - direction: backward / forward

Snaking Talon

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - count: single / double (universal)

Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front

Weapon usage - zone: upper / upper+lower

Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance with rotation / distance without rotation

Circling Fans

Defense - type: block / parry

Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front-rear

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance with rotation / rotation without distance

Isolation Sequence #2

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Purpose (primary): establish-define / expound-complete-preview

Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)

Defensive Cross

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Defense - count: single / double (universal)

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front+rear

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Bowing to Buddha

Defense - sophistication: elementary / sophisticated (anchoring)

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front

Step - direction: backward / downward

Prance of the Tiger

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Intention (primary): defensive / defensive+offensive

Defense - type: block / blocking parry

Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / rear

Weapon height zone usage: upper / upper+lower

Step - direction: backward / upward

Shield and Mace

Timing: 1-in-1 (singular) / 2-in-1 (double)

Intention (primary): defensive / defensive+offensive

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / rear

Weapon height zone usage: upper / upper-lower

Step - direction: backward / forward

Five Swords

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front-rear

Step - direction: backward / none-forward

Twirling Hammers

Defense - intent: move them / move you

Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front-rear-front / front

Step - direction: backward / sideways (forward)