Half-Knuckle Sequence

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Half-Knuckle Sequence

it contrasts sophisticated maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

it contrasts using a both sides (2-in-1 timing) (simultaneous) to other weapon and timing usage

it contrasts using a same side (2-in-1 timing) (off beat) to other weapon and timing usage

it contrasts using rear with rear weapons to other weapon combinations

it contrasts using front then front weapons (off beat) to other weapon combinations

it contrasts using high with low weapons to other weapon combinations

it contrasts only offense to other response scenarios

it contrasts using a degree of opening the hand to other weapon formations

it contrasts forward maneuvering to other foot maneuvering directions

it contrasts using a typically defensive weapon as offense (intent)

it contrasts doing 3-on-line with hands and feet

it contrasts doing 3-on-line with singles and doubles

it contrasts foot '/maneuvering to differing angle ranges to other foot maneuver combinations

 

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans

Timing: 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 3-in-1

2-in-1 timing: offense-offense / defense-defense

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Offense - sophistication: sophisticated / elementary

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / open

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

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

Isolation Sequence #1

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

Directionality - count: single / multiple

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper

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

Darting Leaves

Timing: 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / partially open

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

Unfurling Crane

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Defense - direction (major): inward / outward

Offense - sophistication: sophisticated / elementary

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper

Destructive Kneel

Timing: 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 / 2-in-1

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive+offensive-offensive

Offense - sophistication: sophisticated / elementary

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

Weapon height zone - usage (simultaneous): upper+lower / upper+upper

Step - direction: forward / backward

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

Flashing Wings

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

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Offense - sophistication: sophisticated / elementary

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper

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

Gathering Clouds

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive+offensive-offensive

Offense - sophistication: sophisticated / elementary

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / partially open-open

Step - direction: forward / sideways

Circles of Protection

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Offense - sophistication: sophisticated / elementary

Defense - maneuver (block-strike) - height zone: high-high (on top of arm) / high-high (underneath arm)

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / open-closed

Weapon depth zone - usage: rear+rear / rear-front

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper

Dance of Darkness

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Offense - sophistication: sophisticated / elementary

Weapon depth zone - usage: rear+rear (simultaneous) (direct) / rear-rear (offset) (opposing)

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

Thundering Hammers

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

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Weapon (offense) - contact edge (initial): outer / inner

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / closed-open

Weapon depth zone - usage: rear+rear / rear-front

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper

Unwinding Pendulum

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Weapon depth zone - usage: rear+rear (simultaneous) / rear-rear (offset)

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

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

Reversing Circles

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive+defense-offensive

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / open

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

Snaking Talon

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

Weapon (offense) height zone - usage: upper+lower / lower

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

Circling Fans

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

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

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

Isolation Sequence #2

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

Defense - maneuver (block-strike) - height zone: high-high / high-middle

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper

Defensive Cross

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive+defense-offensive

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / open-closed

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper-lower

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

Bowing to Buddha

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Sophistication: sophisticated (offense) / sophisticated (defense)

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / open-closed

Weapon height zone - usage: upper+lower / upper

Step - direction: forward / downward

Prance of the Tiger

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

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive+offensive-offensive

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

Step - direction: forward / upward

Shield and Mace

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive+offensive-offensive

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / closed-open

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

Five Swords

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive+defensive (offset)-offensive

Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed-partially open / open-closed

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

Twirling Hammers

Intention (primary): offensive(+offensive) / defensive-offensive

Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage (initial): front (push) / rear (pull)

Step - direction: forward / sideways