Upward Block Sequence

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Upward Block Sequence

it contrasts only elementary maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

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

it contrasts defense with offense to other response scenarios

it contrasts using only high weapons to other weapon combinations

it contrasts using front with rear weapons to other weapon combinations

it contrasts defense with offense to other response scenarios

it contrasts using only major maneuvers to other maneuver combinations

it contrasts using open and closed 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

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 (per side) / multiple

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

Darting Leaves

Defense - intent: move them / move you

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Unfurling Crane

Defense - direction (universal): downward-inward (same side) / outward-downward (opposite sides)

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

Destructive Kneel

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - intent: move them / move both

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Flashing Wings

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

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

Gathering Clouds

Defense - intent: move them / move both

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Circles of Protection

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Dance of Darkness

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - intent: move them / move both

Defense - timing (universal): simultaneous / offset

Defense - direction (universal): downward-inward / downward-outward

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

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

Thundering Hammers

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

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Unwinding Pendulum

Defense - timing (double): simultaneous / offset

Defense - intent: move them / move both

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper - lower

Reversing Circles

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

Snaking Talon

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - intent: move them / move both

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Circling Fans

Defense - type: block / parry

Defense - intent: move them / move both

Defense - timing (double): simultaneous / offset

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

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Isolation Sequence #2

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

Defense - type: block / parrying block

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

Defensive Cross

Defense - direction: downward-inward / downward

Defense - intent: move them / move you

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Bowing to Buddha

Defense - sophistication: elementary / sophisticated (anchoring)

Defense - case: upper / lower

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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

Prance of the Tiger

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

Defense - type: block / blocking parry

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

Defense - intent: move them / move you

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

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Shield and Mace

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Five Swords

Defense - timing (universal): simultaneous / offset

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

Twirling Hammers

Defense - intent: move them / move you

Defense - count: double (universal) / single

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