Visualization:

The depth of the following hand maneuvers (1a-1c) on a visualized (stationary after attack) potential opponent (second person perspective) should start at wrist depth (1a), transition to elbow depth (1b), and conclude at shoulder depth (1c), but the ranges of each for yourself (first person perspective), due to your foot maneuvers should be: close range (1a), close range (1b), and close range (1c).

1a)

Direct your attention 45 degrees (counter-clockwise horizontally) to your left (toward left-rear-flank) as you left step-through forward (toward left-rear-flank) into a left, transitory, neutral bow facing forward (toward left-rear-flank) simultaneously with a right inward parry (toward left-rear-flank) to face height, palm pointing inward (toward right-rear-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward up), as your left hand reorients as a left positional cover at rib height, palm pointing to the right (toward left-front-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward up).

Clarification:

The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1a) is called transitory because it is held just long enough for the parry to be effective, but also smoothly transitioning into the next foot maneuver (1b) - never fully settling into the stance.

1b)

Redirect your attention 90 degrees (counter-clockwise horizontally) to your left (toward right-rear-flank) as you right step-through forward (toward left-rear-flank) into a right, transitory, modified neutral bow facing to the left (toward right-rear-flank), simultaneously with a left, outward parry (toward left-rear-flank) to face height, palm pointing inward (toward left-front-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward up), as you allow your right hand to convert to a positional cover at chest height on your (vertical) center-line, maintaining its same relative orientation.

Clarification:

The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1b) is called modified because the foot and body alignments are oriented forward (toward left-rear-flank), but the attention is toward the left (toward right-rear-flank). The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1b) is called transitory because it is held just long enough for the parry to be effective, but also smoothly transitioning into the next foot maneuver (1c) - never fully settling into the stance.

1c)

Redirect your attention 90 degrees (counter-clockwise horizontally) to your left (toward right-front-flank) as you right step-through reverse (toward left-rear-flank) into a right, transitory, modified neutral bow facing forward (toward right-front-flank) as you rotate (clockwise vertically) your left hand to a simulated grabbing position in-front-of (toward right-front-flank) your left shoulder, palm pointing forward (toward right-front-flank) and knuckles pointing upward (toward up), simultaneously with the repositioning (toward up) and reorienting of your right hand to match your left hand, as a simulated grab, in-front-of (toward right-front-flank) your right shoulder.

Elaboration:

The hand manipulation of the previous maneuver (1c) should be executed such that the hands never extend forward away from the upper body; rather the hand repositioning should use the rotation (counter-clockwise horizontally) and distance (toward left-rear-flank) created by the stance change to maneuver the hands without a large amount of reaching, and with them concluding on a left-to-right (left-front-flank to right-rear-flank) line parallel to your upper body, with each elbow anchored (toward down) directly below its respective hand  (i.e. depth, width, and height aligned).

Clarification:

The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1c) is called modified because the foot alignments are for a neutral bow, but the upper body alignments are for a forward bow. The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1c) is called transitory because it is held just long enough to settle into the stance, but yet also smoothly transition into the next maneuver (1d).

1d)

Execute a left, thrusting, diagonally-upward knee kick (toward upper-right-front-flank) to stomach height, while maintaining the same relative positioning and orientation of both your hands.

2)

Replant your left foot back to its original position into a modified, right neutral bow facing forward (toward right-front-flank) as you simultaneously drop both your hands (toward down), in-sync with both each other and the foot maneuver, to conclude slightly above - and on both sides of - your right knee (right toward right-rear-flank / left toward left-front-flank), palms pointing downward (toward down) and knuckles pointing forward (toward right-front-flank).

Explanation:

The previous maneuver (2) employs the concept of target-to-weapon: i.e. bringing the target (the potential attacker's back) to the striking surface (the knee) - demonstrating the reverse concept (weapon-to-target) of the maneuver preceding this one (1d).

Clarification:

The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (2) is called modified because the foot alignments are for a neutral bow, but the upper body alignments are for a forward bow.

3)

Execute a left, hammering, downward heel-palm, palm pointing diagonally-downward (toward lower-right-front-flank) to lower knee height, fingers pointing forward and diagonally-downward (toward lower-front), while simultaneously rotating (clockwise vertically) and opening your right hand, palm pointing to the left (toward left-front-flank) and fingers pointing forward (toward right-front-flank).

Visualization:

The focal point of both the previous (3) and next striking maneuvers (4) is at (or very near) the point of origin, in contrast to being at the end of the path of travel of the maneuvers.

4)

Immediately, reverse the direction of your left hand to execute a left, upward, under-hand, heel-palm claw (toward lower-right-front-flank) to upper knee height, palm pointing diagonally-backward (toward right-rear-flank) and fingers pointing to the right (toward lower-right-rear-flank) with the simultaneous rotation (clockwise vertically) of your right hand, in-place, until the palm points upward (toward upper-left-rear-flank) and fingers point diagonally-forward (toward left-front-flank), while also maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your stance. Continuing past the focal point of the strike, the left hand concludes the maneuver at left, upper shoulder height, palm pointing diagonally-downward (toward lower-right-front-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward upper-right-front-flank).

Visualization:

The rotation of the right hand in the previous maneuver (4) should use the wrist as the primary pivot point.

5)

Again, reverse the direction of the left hand to deliver a left, hammering, diagonally-downward hand-sword (toward lower-right-front-flank) into the palm of the right hand, palm pointing to the right (toward right-rear-flank) and fingers pointing forward (toward right-front-flank), while also maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your stance.

Elaboration:

The following maneuvers (6-8) have focal points to the same relative depth in space, but continually lowering heights and slightly expanding widths.

Visualization:

The following maneuvers use the wrists (6), the elbows (7), then the shoulders (8) as their primary pivot points; with the first two (vertical) circular motions (6-7) being perpendicular to the body, but the final (vertical) circular motion (8) being parallel to the body.

6)

Rotate (vertically) both hands in-place simultaneously toward each other (left clockwise / right counter-clockwise) until both palms point downward (toward down), then immediately circle (vertically) both hands toward yourself (left clockwise / right counter-clockwise) to deliver double, hooking, two-finger, upward hooks (toward upper-left-rear-flank) to stomach height, palms pointing backward (toward left-rear-flank) and fingers hooking upward (toward upper-left-rear-flank).

7)

Continuing the circling (vertical) motion of the previous maneuver (6), now traveling away from yourself (toward right-front-flank), also rotate (vertically) both hands away from each other (left counter-clockwise / right clockwise) to deliver double, hammering, downward back-knuckles (toward down) to upper knee height, palms pointing upward (toward up) and knuckles pointing forward (toward right-front-flank).

Elaboration:

The following maneuver (8) should be timed such that the upper body maneuvers conclude with the settle into the stance, while also using the drop of the stance to obtain the proper height for the strikes, without leaning.

8)

Continuing the motion from the previous (7), orbital switch (90 degrees horizontally) the circular patterns of your hands to become parallel to the body (left clockwise / right counter-clockwise), as you also again rotate (vertically) both hands toward each other (left clockwise / right counter-clockwise) to deliver double, hammering, downward heel-palms (toward down) to shin height, palms pointing downward (toward down) and fingers pointing forward (toward right-front-flank), with a simultaneous right step-through reverse into a left wide kneel stance facing forward (toward right-front flank).