Summary analysis is the highest level of analysis within this book. With that, the information is also the least detailed and is illustrated more as a collection of informational data categories; rather than as a walk-thru study, like the previous sections.
The general purpose of this portion of the analysis is to present data within the form from more of a systematic perspective. And, although some of the information may be eluded to or directly cited in the other segments of this chapter, it is portrayed in a different format and from a different perspective.
Also, even though this is the last section of this chapter on form analysis, it is clearly the easiest to read and least detailed. Therefore, the reader may be tempted to start their exploration into the form from this section and work backward (or randomly). That temptation is perfectly acceptable. In all reality, there is no "correct" method nor order to understanding the information contained within a form.
In contrast to what one might erroneously conclude from the arrangement of this book, the presented sequence of analysis was not chosen to impose nor imply any definitive order of study. Instead, the reader should feel free to investigate the information presented in this chapter as they see fit.
The analysis data, as laid out in this book, is organized in its present sequence to create a logical progression of information which allows for quick and easy future reference to any specific data at any specific level of analysis. And, although it is sometimes more logical to start small and move to big, that is not always the case. Sometimes it is better to do the reverse. And, other times it is better to follow the flow of curiosity, thought, and understanding, rather than a predetermined flow.
Finally, just like the other areas of this chapter, the data illustrated is purposely not definitive nor exhaustive in nature. The information is specifically filtered to contain the most pertinent and critical information of the form. And as such, is designed to be used with the other books in the series to individually derive an analysis that is completer and more comprehensive; if the reader wishes to pursue this venture.
Form Four:
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Teaches the concepts that the practitioner must learn: |
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Form Four continues to expand upon the information presented in Short / Long Form One, Short / Long Form Two, and Short / Long Form Three Form Four continues to reinforce a new emphasis on conceptual information and relationships over physical emphasis |
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Form Four continues to reinforce a new emphasis on self-defense over assumed physical attacks |
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Emphasizes the following stances: |
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Natural stance - which demonstrates the following concepts: |
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non-ready vs ready |
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Weight Distribution (50% / 50%) |
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Attention (start / close) - which demonstrates the following: |
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form type (encyclopedic) |
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Themes within form: |
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a) |
Natural stance |
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b) |
intersecting overlapping circular motion (aka figure 8) (transitions and variations) |
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c) |
destabilizing maneuvers (introduction) |
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d) |
isolation (continued progression and expansion) |
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Form type: |
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Encyclopedic (advanced) |
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Teaches the following strikes / maneuvers: |
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sophisticated maneuvers - which demonstrates the following: |
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multiple effects from a single maneuver |
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various weapon timings - which demonstrates the following: |
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new weapon usage |
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new directional (offensive) scenarios |
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timings (3-in-1 / 2-in-1 / 1-in-1) |
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various block timings - which demonstrates the following: |
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new defensive usage |
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ii) |
new directional (defensive) scenarios |
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d) |
foot maneuver / body rotation - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying degrees of body rotation (covers / step-thru / switch / etc.) |
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e) |
strike rotation - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying degrees of upper weapon rotation (hand / arm) |
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varying degrees of lower weapon rotation (leg / foot) |
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destabilization (of opponent) - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying methods and maneuvers for destabilizing opponent |
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grabbing - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying Vise-like maneuver type |
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Vise-like maneuvers - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying weapon usage |
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varying weapon potentials (contact manipulation) |
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varying timings |
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breaking - which demonstrates the following |
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varying weapon usage |
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varying degrees of offense |
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j) |
hooking - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying weapon usage (and parts of hand) |
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ii) |
varying Vise-like maneuver type |
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clawing - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying weapon usage (hand) |
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ii) |
varying penetration type |
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l) |
slicing - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying weapon usage (hand) |
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ii) |
varying penetration type |
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m) |
sweeping - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying maneuver type |
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ii) |
varying destabilizing type |
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n) |
buckling - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying maneuver types |
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ii) |
varying destabilizing type |
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o) |
pulling (frictional and other) - which demonstrates the following: |
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varying maneuver types |
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ii) |
varying destabilizing type |
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iii) |
varying degrees of contact manipulation |
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Call out patterns: |
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a) |
figure 8 (variations with both upper and lower body maneuvers) |
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b) |
skate |
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7) |
Teaches the following Methods of Execution: |
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Thrusting |
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b) |
Hammering |
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Snapping |
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Slicing |
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e) |
Clawing |
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Reinforces previously introduced concepts: |
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open / closed environment |
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b) |
transitional maneuvers |
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c) |
power principle isolation |
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d) |
'degrees of' |
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e) |
hardness of target to hardness of weapon |
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f) |
applied (minor / major) attacks (dead handed) |
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g) |
in-flight (major) attacks (live) |
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h) |
line of sight |
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i) |
maneuver timings (1-in-1 / 2-in-1 / 3-in-1) |
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j) |
lines to circles / circles to lines |
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k) |
variations to lines (continue, reverse, new direction) |
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l) |
variations to circles (continue, reverse, new direction) (figure 8) |
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Does not reinforce previous introduced concepts: |
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a) |
dictionary form elements |
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Demonstrates primarily self-defense scenarios: |
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mostly concerned with opponent over attack (in-flight) |
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includes both minor (potentially) and major attacks from opponent |
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demonstrates execution on both sides of self-defense techniques |
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d) |
demonstrates the concept of starting opposite sides of self-defense techniques from differing positions |
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Expands upon isolation scenarios: |
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demonstrates isolation sequences at new locations throughout the form |
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b) |
demonstrates isolation sequences facing new angles (minor) |
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demonstrates isolation sequences to multiple focal points |
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d) |
demonstrates isolation sequences that execute sides both individually (alternate) (single) and integrates both sides together (inter-mix) (single / double) |
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e) |
compounds upon both physical and conceptual complexity of isolation sequences |
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Demonstrates the following manipulation and maneuvering scenarios: |
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move (manipulate) yourself |
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move (manipulate) opponent |
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move (manipulate) both |
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Demonstrates the following response scenarios: |
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want to (purposeful) |
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have to (compelled) |
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Demonstrates the following backing variations: |
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a) |
none |
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b) |
self |
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c) |
opponent |
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d) |
anchor |
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e) |
grab |
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f) |
break |
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g) |
Vise-like |
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h) |
opposing forces |
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i) |
leverage |
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j) |
gravity / weight |
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k) |
alignment / structure |
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Demonstrates the following path variations: |
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horizontal (linear / circular) |
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b) |
vertical (linear / circular) |
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diagonal (linear / circular) |
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d) |
combinations of above |
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Demonstrates the following range variations: |
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range of opponent |
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b) |
range of strike |
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Demonstrates the following strike contact targets: |
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skeletal |
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b) |
muscular |
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c) |
organ / nerve |
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18) |
Demonstrates the following weapon characteristics: |
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a) |
formation |
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b) |
type |
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c) |
angle (rotation / direction) |
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d) |
count |
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e) |
timing |
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f) |
speed |
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g) |
range |
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h) |
height |
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i) |
alignment |
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j) |
regulation (formulation) |
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k) |
purpose (intent) |
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Demonstrates the following offensive maneuver types: |
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a) |
striking |
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b) |
manipulating (and/or destabilizing) |
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sweeps |
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ii) |
buckles |
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iii) |
levers |
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iv) |
presses (and burdens) |
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v) |
pulls (frictional and other) |
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c) |
degrees of opposing (forces and Vise-like) |
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Form Four falls into the category of an encyclopedic form. As such, it demonstrates the following elements of the encyclopedia forms: |
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The form starts and ends from the attention stance |
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The form is primarily based on a collection of self-defense techniques (of a specific genre) |
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The form is not directly bound to the same categorical limitations imposed on the dictionary forms |
Form Four demonstrates the following self-defense technique characteristics: |
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That the self-defense techniques are predominately in-flight, major attacks - which include: |
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punches |
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b) |
kicks |
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c) |
kick / punch combinations |
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e) |
push (in-flight) |
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That the self-defense techniques deal with attacks from various angles, ranges, and types - which include: |
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front |
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b) |
rear |
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c) |
flank |
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d) |
offset flank (front and rear) |
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close range |
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f) |
mid-range |
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g) |
far range |
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h) |
a combination of each of these |
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That the self-defense techniques are predominately within contact range (penetration / manipulation) |
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That the self-defense techniques demonstrate: |
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more precise visualization of maneuvers |
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b) |
specific zones of action |
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c) |
specific directions of attack |
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d) |
points of view (first-third person + traveling eye) |
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e) |
new response scenarios |
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f) |
more categorical options |
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5) |
That the self-defense techniques demonstrate the following (major) categorical options: |
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attack (second person): |
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attack type - web of knowledge |
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ii) |
attack direction |
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iii) |
attacker positioning (foot / body) (before / during / after defense) |
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b) |
defense (first person): |
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defender positioning (foot / body) (before / during / after attack) |
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ii) |
response type |
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iii) |
response timing |
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iv) |
response maneuvering |
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c) |
observation (third person): |
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attacker / defender positioning (zone of action) |
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ii) |
attacker / defender range |
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iii) |
attacker / defender maneuvering |
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