Forms and Sets > Form 4 > Inter-Form Analysis > Long Form Two > Inside-Downward, Palm-Up Block Sequence

•it contrasts elementary maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

•it contrasts only single beat timing (1-in-1) to other maneuver timings

•it contrasts using front then front weapons to using other weapon scenarios

•it contrasts defense then offense to other response scenarios

•it contrasts using only major maneuvers to other maneuver combinations

•it contrasts using only closed hand maneuvers to other weapon formations

•it contrasts only backward maneuvering to other foot maneuvering directions

•it contrasts splitting step-thru elemental components to other foot maneuver scenarios

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 3-in-1 ▪Defense - direction (major): inside-downward / inward ▪Defense - type: block (parrying) / parry ▪Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower ▪Step - direction: backward / forward ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance with rotation
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Purpose (primary): establish-define / expound-complete-preview ▪Intention: defensive-offensive / offensive ▪Directionality - count: single / multiple ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)
Darting Leaves	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1 ▪Defense - direction (major): inside-downward / inward ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance without rotation
Unfurling Crane	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1 ▪Defense - type: parrying block / block ▪Defense - count: single / double (universal) ▪Defense - direction (major): inside-downward / outward+downward ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / closed-open ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance with rotation
Destructive Kneel	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 2-in-1 ▪Intention: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Defense - type: parrying block / parry ▪Defense - direction (major): inside-downward / outward ▪Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open ▪Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front / rear ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper + lower
Flashing Wings	▪Defense - direction (initial): inside-downward / upward ▪Step - direction: backward / forward ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / rotation then distance
Gathering Clouds	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Intention: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Defense - type: parrying block / parry ▪Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / partially open-open ▪Step - direction: backward / sideways
Circles of Protection	▪Defense - direction (initial): inside-downward / upward ▪Defense - type: parrying block / block ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / open-closed ▪Weapon (defense) depth zone - usage: front / rear ▪Step - direction: backward / forward
Dance of Darkness	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1 ▪Defense - direction (initial): inside-downward / downward-inward ▪Defense - type: parrying block / parry ▪Defense - count: single / double (universal) (offset) ▪Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance without rotation
Thundering Hammers	▪Defense - direction (initial): inside-downward / inward ▪Defense - type: parrying block / parry ▪Weapon (offense) - striking surface (primary): tip / edge ▪Step - direction: backward / forward ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance with rotation
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Defense - direction (major): inside-downward / downward-inward ▪Defense - count: single / double (universal) (offset) ▪Weapon (offense) (power) - usage: torque / back-up mass ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: front / rear ▪Weapon height zone usage: upper / upper+lower ▪Attack - sophistication: single / double
Reversing Circles	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Defense - direction (initial): inside-downward / downward+inward ▪Defense - count: single / double (universal) ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / open ▪Step - direction: backward / forward
Snaking Talon	▪Defense - direction (initial): inside-downward / inward-extended outward ▪Defense - type: parrying block / block ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance without rotation
Circling Fans	▪Defense - type: parrying block / parry ▪Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance without rotation
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Purpose (primary): establish-define / expound-complete-preview ▪Intention: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Defense - direction: inside-downward / upward ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)
Defensive Cross	▪Defense - count: single / double (universal) ▪Defense - direction: inside-downward / downward ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / closed-open ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower
Bowing to Buddha	▪Defense - sophistication: elementary / sophisticated (anchoring) ▪Defense - type: parrying block / block ▪Defense - case: upper / lower ▪Defense - direction: inside-downward / inward (anchoring) ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / closed-open ▪Step - direction: backward / downward
Prance of the Tiger	▪Timing: 1-in-1 / 3-in-1 ▪Intention: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Defense - direction: inside-downward / downward (push-down) ▪Defense - type: parrying block / blocking parry ▪Weapon (defense) - formation (hand): closed / open ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / closed-open ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower ▪Step - direction: backward / upward ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance without rotation
Shield and Mace	▪Intention: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Defense - direction: inside-downward / outward ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / closed-open ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance with rotation
Five Swords	▪Defense - count: single / double (universal) (offset timing) ▪Defense - direction: inside-downward / downward+inward ▪Weapon (offense) - formation (hand): closed / open - closed ▪Foot Maneuver - dimensions: distance then rotation / distance with rotation
Twirling Hammers	▪Defense - direction: inside-downward / outward ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage (initial): front (push) / rear (pull) ▪Step - direction: backward / sideways