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First Person

•it contrasts single side of self-defense to both sides

•it contrasts Purposeful Deflection with other scenarios

•it contrasts stepping backward to other directions

•it contrasts using both arms simultaneously (offense - defense) to other combinations

•it contrasts reaction during delivery to other scenarios

•it contrasts elementary maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

•it contrasts two beat timing (2-in-1) to other maneuver timing

•it contrasts employing a Zone of Vision to other strategies

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Cocking

Contour (opponent) (self)

Defensive Defense

Economy of Motion

Elastic Recoil

Frictional Pull

Obscure Zone (Zone of Obscurity)

Offensive Offense

Opposing Forces (high)

Open Ended Triangle

Outer Rim

Parry (Block)

Power (Back-up Mass) (Torque [isolated])

Purposeful Deflection

Pushing

Reverse Motion

Settle

Slice

Target to Weapon

Vice (Scissor)

Zone of Vision (Obscurity)

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Side: right (only) / left-right ▪Defense (count): double (simultaneous) / double (offset) ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / inward-outward ▪Vise-like - to (offense): head (eyes) / wrist ▪Vise-like - type: sandwich / grab ▪Maneuver (primary type): pushing / pulling+pushing ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / forward (toward)
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Side: right (only) / left-right ▪Focus (points): single / multiple
Darting Leaves	▪Side: right (only) / left-right ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / inward ▪Offense (count): double / single
Unfurling Crane	▪Side: right (only) / left-right ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / outward+downward ▪Offense (count): double / single
Destructive Kneel	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Intent (primary): defense-offense / defense+offense-offense ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / outward ▪Vise-like - to (offense): head (eyes) / wrist ▪Vise-like - type: sandwich / grab
Flashing Wings	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / upward ▪Offense (count): double / single
Gathering Clouds	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Intent (primary): defense-offense / defense+offense-offense ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / inward ▪Offense (count): double / single ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward / sideways
Circles of Protection	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / upward ▪Offense (count): double / single ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / forward (toward)
Dance of Darkness	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (count): double (simultaneous) / double (offset) ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / downward-inward
Thundering Hammers	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / inward ▪Offense (count): double / single ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / forward (toward)
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double (simultaneous) / double (offset) ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / downward-inward ▪Offense (count): double / single
Reversing Circles	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / downward+inward ▪Offense (count): double / single ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / forward (toward)
Snaking Talon	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / downward+inward ▪Vise-like - to (offense): head (eyes) / wrist ▪Vise-like - type: sandwich / grab ▪Maneuver (primary type): pushing / pulling+pushing
Circling Fans	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (count): double (simultaneous) / double (offset) ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / inward ▪Offense (count): double / single
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Intent (primary): defense-offense / defense+offense-offense ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / upward
Defensive Cross	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / downward ▪Vise-like - to (offense): head (eyes) / leg ▪Vise-like - type: sandwich / grab ▪Offense (count): double / single
Bowing to Buddha	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block (anchoring) ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / inward ▪Vise-like - to (offense): head (eyes) / testicles ▪Vise-like - type: sandwich / crush (vice) ▪Offense (count): double / single
Prance of the Tiger	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Intent (primary): defense-offense / defense+offense-offense ▪Defense (type): parry / block (push-down) ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / downward ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / upward (maintain)
Shield and Mace	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Intent (primary): defense-offense / defense+offense-offense ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / outward ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / forward (toward)
Five Swords	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double (simultaneous) / double (offset) ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / downward-inward ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / forward (toward)
Twirling Hammers	▪Side: right (only) / right-left ▪Defense (type): parry / block ▪Defense (count): double / single ▪Maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outside-downward / outward (extended) ▪Maneuver (type) (initial): pushing / pulling ▪Step (initial) - direction: backward (away) / sideways (away)

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open ▪Push / Pull ▪Sandwiching / Opposing Forces ▪Stabilize base (self) / Destabilize opponent (pull) ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / close gap
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense / Offensive Offense ▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open-closed ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)
Darting Leaves	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open-closed
Unfurling Crane	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open-closed ▪Contact Penetration / Surface Contact
Destructive Kneel	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) / counter them (defensive) + counter them (offensive) ▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open-closed ▪Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Stabilize base (self) / Destabilize opponent (buckle)
Flashing Wings	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed-open ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity
Gathering Clouds	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) / counter them (defensive) + counter them (offensive) ▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / partially open-open ▪Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / maintain gap
Circles of Protection	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open-closed ▪Deflection / Jamming ▪Contact Penetration / Surface Contact ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / close gap
Dance of Darkness	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed-partially open ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Stabilize base (self) / Destabilize opponent (sweep)
Thundering Hammers	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed-open ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / close gap
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / partially open ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Stabilize base (self) / Destabilize opponent (sweep)
Reversing Circles	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open ▪Deflection / Jamming ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / close gap
Snaking Talon	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open ▪Push / Pull ▪Sandwiching / Opposing Forces ▪Stabilize base (self) / Destabilize opponent (pull)
Circling Fans	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed+open
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open-closed-partially open ▪Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)
Defensive Cross	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed-open ▪Stabilize base (self) / Destabilize opponent (pull) ▪Contact Penetration / Surface Contact
Bowing to Buddha	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed-open ▪Sandwiching / Vise-like ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / maintain gap
Prance of the Tiger	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) / counter them (defensive) + counter them (offensive) ▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed-open ▪Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / maintain gap
Shield and Mace	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) / counter them (defensive) + counter them (offensive) ▪Purposeful Deflection - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Stabilize base (self) / Destabilize opponent (buckle) ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / close gap
Five Swords	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / open-closed ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Gauging (initial): open gap / close gap
Twirling Hammers	▪Degree of open weapon: partially open-closed / closed-open ▪Zone of: vision / obscurity ▪Push / Pull ▪Sandwiching / Opposing Forces

Second Person

•it contrasts an elementary attack to other attack complexities

•it contrasts pushing (from front) (low) to other attack types

•it contrasts a long range attack (from front) (low) to other attack ranges

•it contrasts pushing (from front - to rear) (offensive) (low) to other attack possibilities

•it contrasts (minor) aggression with both hands simultaneously (from front) (low) to other attack scenarios

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

In-Flight (minor) Attack (double)

Semi-Live Attack (double)

Web of Knowledge - Pushes

Zone of Vision (Obscurity)

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple (offset) ▪Attack - height: low / high
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple
Darting Leaves	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Unfurling Crane	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple (offset) ▪Attack - height: low / high+low
Destructive Kneel	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Flashing Wings	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Gathering Clouds	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Circles of Protection	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Dance of Darkness	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple (offset) ▪Attack - height: low / low-high ▪Attack - with: hands / foot-hand
Thundering Hammers	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple (offset) ▪Attack - height: low / low-high ▪Attack - with: hands / foot-hand
Reversing Circles	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple (offset) ▪Attack - height: low / low-high ▪Attack - with: hands / foot-hand
Snaking Talon	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major)
Circling Fans	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple (offset) ▪Attack - height: low / high
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Attack - height: low / high
Defensive Cross	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / foot (single)
Bowing to Buddha	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / foot (single)
Prance of the Tiger	▪Attack - direction: front / front-flank (flank) ▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Shield and Mace	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)
Five Swords	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - count: double (simultaneous) / multiple (offset) ▪Attack - height: low / low-high ▪Attack - with: hands / foot-hand
Twirling Hammers	▪Attack - type: in-flight (minor) / in-flight (major) ▪Attack - height: low / high ▪Attack - with: hands (double) / hand (single)

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / None ▪Attack: actual / conceptual
Darting Leaves	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Unfurling Crane	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches (Kicks) ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Destructive Kneel	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Flashing Wings	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Gathering Clouds	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Circles of Protection	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Dance of Darkness	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Kicks-Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Thundering Hammers	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Kicks-Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Reversing Circles	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Kicks-Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Snaking Talon
Circling Fans	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / None ▪Attack: actual / conceptual
Defensive Cross	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Kicks ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Bowing to Buddha	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Kicks ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Prance of the Tiger	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Shield and Mace	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Five Swords	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Kicks-Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)
Twirling Hammers	▪Web of Knowledge: Pushes / Punches ▪Intent: minor (in-flight) / major (in-flight)

Third Person

Defense

•it contrasts advancement (backward - forward) to other gauging scenarios

•it contrasts a Zone of Action between the arms to other zones

•it contrasts a single side of a sequence to both

•it contrasts a 0-degree shift of attention to other degrees

•it contrasts a foot position of forward (to natural - neither forward) to other positions

•it contrasts stepping 0-degrees backward to other angles and directions

•it contrasts a timing 2 (right + left) to other timings

•it contrasts the use of the cat and neutral bow stance to other stances

•it contrasts utilizes both arms simultaneously to other scenarios

Offense

•it contrasts an elementary (minor) attack to other complexities

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Range (Far)

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 3-in-1 ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Weapon (offense) - usage (range): close-middle / close-middle-far
Darting Leaves	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front+front ▪Weapon (offense) width zone - usage: both sides / same side ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower
Unfurling Crane	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front-rear
Destructive Kneel	▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper+lower
Flashing Wings	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front-rear
Gathering Clouds	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1
Circles of Protection	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front-rear
Dance of Darkness	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower
Thundering Hammers	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front-rear
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / rear
Reversing Circles	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / rear-front
Snaking Talon	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front+front ▪Weapon (offense) width zone - usage: both sides / same side
Circling Fans	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 - 2-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front ▪Weapon (offense) width zone - usage: both sides / same side ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Weapon (offense) - usage (range): close-middle / close-middle-far
Defensive Cross	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / rear-front ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower
Bowing to Buddha	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1
Prance of the Tiger	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 3-in-1 ▪Defense - direction: front / front-flank (flank) ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / rear+rear - front+front ▪Weapon height zone - usage: upper / upper-lower
Shield and Mace	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 2-in-1 - 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front-rear
Five Swords	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / front-rear
Twirling Hammers	▪Timing: 2-in-1 / 1-in-1 ▪Weapon (offense) depth zone - usage: rear+front / rear-front

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Protecting Fans	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm
Isolation Sequence #1	▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview ▪Intent: defensive-offensive / offensive
Darting Leaves	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm
Unfurling Crane
Destructive Kneel	▪Intent: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm
Flashing Wings	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm
Gathering Clouds	▪Intent: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm
Circles of Protection	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / under arm
Dance of Darkness	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside leg-arm
Thundering Hammers	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm
Unwinding Pendulum	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside leg-arm
Reversing Circles	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / inside leg-arm
Snaking Talon	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / on top of arms
Circling Fans	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / on top of arms
Isolation Sequence #2	▪Intent: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive
Defensive Cross	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / on top of leg
Bowing to Buddha	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / inside leg
Prance of the Tiger	▪Intent: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive
Shield and Mace	▪Intent: defensive-offensive / defensive+offensive ▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm
Five Swords	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / inside leg-arm
Twirling Hammers	▪Zone of Action (primary): between arms / outside arm

Fatal Cross

Fatal Cross