Inward Block Sequence

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Inward Block Sequence

it contrasts defense then offense to other response scenarios

it contrasts elementary maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

it contrasts using a single side (2-in-1 timing) (off beat) and (1-in-1) to other maneuver timings

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

it contrasts using upper weapons to other weapon combinations

it contrasts using fully closed and open hand weapons to other weapon formations

it contrasts only forward maneuvering to other foot maneuvering directions

 

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans

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

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

Defense - type: block / parry

Weapon (defense) width zone - usage (initial): right / left

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Isolation Sequence #1

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

Directionality - count: single / multiple

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

Darting Leaves

Defense - intent: move them / move you

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

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

Unfurling Crane

Defense - direction (major): inward / outward

Destructive Kneel

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

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - direction (major): inward / outward

Defense - intent: move them / move both

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

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper + lower

Step - direction: forward / backward

Flashing Wings

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

Defense - direction (initial): inward / upward

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

Gathering Clouds

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

Defense - intent: move them / move both

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

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

Step - direction: forward / sideways

Circles of Protection

Defense - direction (initial): inward / upward

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

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

Dance of Darkness

Defense - direction (initial): inward / downward-inward

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - intent: move them / move both

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

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

Thundering Hammers

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

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

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

Unwinding Pendulum

Defense - type: block / parrying block-block

Defense - direction (major): inward / downward-inward

Defense - intent: move them / move both

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

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

Reversing Circles

Defense - direction (initial): inward / downward + inward

Defense - count: single / double (universal)

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

Snaking Talon

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - count: single / double (universal)

Defense - intent: move them / move both

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

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

Circling Fans

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - intent: move them / move both

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

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

Isolation Sequence #2

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

Defense - type: block / parrying block

Defense - direction: inward / upward

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

Defensive Cross

Defense - count: single / double (universal)

Defense - direction: inward / downward

Defense - intent: move them / move you

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Step - direction (initial): forward / backward

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

Bowing to Buddha

Defense - sophistication: elementary / sophisticated (anchoring)

Defense - case: upper / lower

Step - direction: forward / downward

Prance of the Tiger

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

Defense - type: block / blocking parry

Defense - intent: move them / move you

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

Step - direction: forward / upward

Shield and Mace

Defense - direction: inward / outward

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Five Swords

Defense - count: single / double (universal) (offset timing)

Defense - direction: inward / downward+inward

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

Twirling Hammers

Defense - direction: inward / outward

Defense - intent: move them / move you

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

Step - direction: forward / sideways