Blocking Sequences

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Blocking Sequences

•it contrasts only backward maneuvering to other maneuvering directions

•it contrasts only defensive maneuvering to self-defense

•it contrasts using only the front weapon to using other weapon combinations

•it contrasts using only a single weapon to using other weapon combinations

•it contrasts using only single maneuvers to other types of maneuver combinations

•it contrasts using only single direction maneuvers to maneuvers of diverse directions

 

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans

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

▪Attack - sophistication: single / double (offset timing)

▪Defense - type: block / parry

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

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

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

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

▪Step - direction: backward / forward

Isolation Sequence #1

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

▪Intention (primary): defensive / offensive

▪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 (defense) height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

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

Unfurling Crane

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

▪Attack - sophistication: single / double (offset timing)

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

Destructive Kneel

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

▪Intention (primary): defensive / defensive+offensive

▪Defense - type: block / parry

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

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

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

Flashing Wings

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

▪Step - direction: backward / forward

Gathering Clouds

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

▪Intention (primary): defensive / 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 (initial): front / rear

Dance of Darkness

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

▪Attack - sophistication: single / double (offset timing)

▪Defense - type: block / parry

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

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

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

Thundering Hammers

▪Intention (primary): defensive / defensive-offensive

▪Step - direction: backward / forward

Unwinding Pendulum

▪Attack - sophistication: single / double (offset timing)

▪Defense - type: block / parrying block-block

▪Weapon (defense) 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)

▪Attack - sophistication: single / double

▪Defense - count: single / double (universal)

▪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) height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower

▪Step - direction: backward / forward

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

Circling Fans

▪Attack - sophistication: single / double (offset timing)

▪Defense - type: block / parry

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

▪Weapon (defense) height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

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

Isolation Sequence #2

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

▪Intention (primary): defensive / defensive+offensive

▪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) height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

Bowing to Buddha

▪Defense - sophistication: elementary / sophisticated (anchoring)

▪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) 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) height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower

▪Step - direction: backward / forward

Five Swords

▪Attack - sophistication: single / double (offset timing)

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

▪Step - direction: backward / none - forward

Twirling Hammers

▪Defense - intent: move them / move you

▪Step - direction: backward / sideways