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