Visualization:

The following maneuver (1a) creates a circular (clockwise horizontally) arcing (1/2 - 3/4 of a circle) motion on the floor simultaneously with a circular (clockwise vertically) arching (1/2 - 3/4 of a circle) motion relatively perpendicular to the body, from hip to face height.

1a)

Circle (clockwise horizontally) your left foot forward (toward rear) into a left, transitory, modified neutral bow facing forward (toward rear) with the execution of a left inward parry (toward rear) to face height, while simultaneously allowing your right hand to reorient into a positional cover at rib height, palm pointing forward (toward rear) and fingers pointing upward (toward up).

Clarification:

The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1a) is called transitory because the stance never settles and is held only long enough to provide a smooth transition into the following maneuver (1b). The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1a) is called modified because the foot orientation (width + rotation), overall stance depth, and body rotation may deviate from standards, due to the transitory nature of the maneuver.

Interpretation:

One way to construe what the left hand is doing throughout the beginning maneuvers of the technique (1a-3) is that after the initial movement is concluded (1a), at about shoulder height, the hand becomes a pressing check on the potential opponent (on their right shoulder), which is maintained throughout the series (1b-3), as you maneuver toward and around the potential opponent's body.

1b)

Circle (clockwise horizontally) your right foot as you step-through forward (toward rear) into a right, transitory, modified neutral bow facing forward (toward rear) with the execution of a right, thrusting, heel-palm forward (toward rear) to face height, which weaves on top of (toward up) your left hand as it maintains its same general positioning and orientation as a positional cover at shoulder height.

Elaboration:

The transition of the left hand to a cover in the previous maneuver (1b) is accomplished by bringing the body forward with the step-through (fixed spatial cocking), not by retracting the hand to the face. Once the proper positioning in relation to the body is accomplished, the hand then moves forward with the body as it completes the foot maneuver (body fusion).

Clarification:

The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1b) is called transitory because the stance never settles and is held only long enough to provide a smooth transition into the following maneuver (2). The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (1b) is called modified because the foot orientation (width) may deviate from standards, due to the transitory nature of the maneuver.

2)

Left step-through forward (toward rear) into a left forward bow facing forward (toward rear) with the execution of a right, thrusting, modified upward elbow (toward upper-rear) to chest height, palm pointing forward (toward rear) and fingers pointing upward (toward up), as you simultaneous maintain the same relative orientation of your left hand as a positional cover at face height.

Elaboration:

The upward elbow of the previous maneuver (2) uses the fingers as the primary pivot point to deliver the strike.

Clarification:

The upward elbow of the previous maneuver (2) is called modified because the maneuver is executed with the hand open and at a lower level than commonly executed.

3)

Redirect your attention 90 degrees (clockwise horizontally) to your right (toward left-flank) as you rotate (clockwise horizontally) your stance into a transitory, offset horse facing forward (toward left-flank) with the simultaneous execution of a right, hammering, inverted, inward heel-palm to groin height, palm pointing to the left (toward rear) and fingers pointing downward (toward down), as you continue to maintain the same relative spatial orientation and position of your left hand.

Elaboration:

The heel-palm from the previous maneuver (3) uses the elbow as its primary pivot point to deliver the strike.

Clarification:

The horse stance of the previous maneuver (3) is called transitory because it is never settled into and is only held long enough to allow for the strike to be effective.

Variation:

In certain instances, the previous maneuver (3) may be considered completely optional, and one may purposely omit it from the form; instead moving directly to the following maneuver (4a). If this variation is chosen, then the following redirection of attention (4a) would be 180 degrees, not 90 degrees, although to the same final attention point.

4a)

Redirect your attention 90 degrees (clockwise horizontally) to your right (toward front) as you right reverse step-through (toward rear) into a left forward bow facing forward (toward front), as you draw your right, cupped hand to your right hip (toward front), palm pointing upward (toward up) and fingers pointing diagonally-upward (toward upper-left-flank), as you simultaneously reposition (toward down) and reorient your left hand to a downward positional cover in front of and parallel to your body, on your (vertical) center-line (width), at hip height (height), above your left knee (depth); palm pointing downward (toward down) and fingers pointing to the right (toward right-flank).

4b)

Execute a left, front scoop kick (toward front) to groin height, without replanting your foot, as you maintain the same relative positioning of both your hands.

4c)

Plant your left foot backward (toward rear) with a step-through reverse into a right, modified neutral bow facing forward (toward front), as you continue to maintain the same relative orientation and positioning of both your hands.

Clarification:

The neutral bow of the previous maneuver (4c) is called modified because the feet are aligned as a neutral bow, but the upper body is aligned more as a forward bow in order to maintain the positioning of the hands.