Explanation:

The following maneuvers (1a-1b) are not considered part of the self-defense technique, rather a transitional sequence between the two sides of the technique.

Elaboration:

The following maneuver (1a) should be started from the point of origin of the last maneuver (9b) of the previous side of the self-defense technique.

1a)

Direct your attention 270 degrees (counter-clockwise horizontally) to your left (toward rear), as you right step-through forward (toward front) and slightly past your left foot into a transitory, left reverse bow facing to your left (toward rear), as you begin retracting both your arms into a transitory right chambered position at your right hip, in preparation for the next maneuver.

Clarification:

The left reverse bow (1a) and arm repositioning are both called transitory because the timing is such that the stance is not settled into and the arms never come to a stop; rather both upper and lower body maneuvers are used as transitional positions which flow immediately into the following maneuvers (1b-1d).

1b)

Rotate (counter-clockwise horizontally) in-place into a left, transitory, 45 degree cat stance facing forward (toward rear) with the execution of a left, hammering downward block (toward rear) and the raising (toward up) your right arm toward your right shoulder (toward left-flank), palm pointing forward (toward rear) and knuckles pointing upward (toward up), in preparation for the next maneuver.

Clarification:

The cat stance (1b) is called transitory because the timing is such that the stance is not settled into, rather it is used as a transitional maneuver into the following maneuvers (1c-1d).

1c)

Left step-through reverse (toward front) into a right, transitory neutral bow facing forward (toward rear) with the delivery of a right inward parry (toward rear) to face height; as you simultaneously retract (toward lower front) your left arm to hang at your left side, palm pointing inward (toward left-rear-flank) and fingers pointing downward (toward down).

Visualization:

At the end of this maneuver (1c), direct line of sight for the left hand's next target (1d) should not be lost.

Clarification:

The neutral bow is called transitory (1c) because it is held just long enough for the inward parry to be positioned effectively, yet not skipped by being lost (mumbled) with the execution of next maneuver (1d).

Variation:

Since the majority of the remaining maneuvers of this technique are to lower angles, you may want to adjust the head and eyes appropriately during their execution, to aid in enhancing the visualization of said maneuvers - without compromising the stability of the stances by leaning.

1d)

Rotate (clockwise horizontally) into a right forward bow with the delivery of a left, thrusting, under-handed, forward, ridge-hand (toward rear) to groin height, as you rotate (counter-clockwise vertically) your right arm concludes the inward parry to the left side of your head (toward right flank), palm pointing to your left (toward right flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward upward).

Visualization:

The pattern of the arms for the previous maneuvers (1c-1d) should approximate a vertically oriented figure 8 pattern that is parallel to the left side your body (with both arms circling counter-clockwise).

Visualization:

The rotation of the right arm (1d) uses the elbow as the primary pivot point.

2)

Left step-through forward (toward front) into a left neutral bow facing forward (toward rear) with the delivery of a left, thrusting, inward elbow (toward rear) to solar plexus height, simultaneously with the retraction (toward front) of your right cupped hand to your right side at lower hip height, palm pointing to your left (toward right flank) and knuckles pointing downward (toward down).

Elaboration:

The elbow strike of the previous maneuver (2) should allow the forward momentum of the body to cock the elbow prior to delivery (fixed spatial cocking) and also be timed to conclude, in-sync with the settle into the stance.

Visualization:

The following maneuvers (3-4) should be executed such that they give the impression of one continuous motion with two striking maneuvers within it, yet still maintain their distinctiveness (i.e. not be mumbled together).

Variation:

The cupped hand may alternatively be fully retracted to a standard chambered position (with hand fully closed).

3)

Lower (toward down) your stance into a left wide kneel facing forward (toward rear) as you execute a left, hammering, diagonally-downward, outward back-knuckle to knee height (toward lower-right-flank), palm pointing diagonally-upward (toward upper-left-flank) and knuckles pointing forward (toward rear), while maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your right hand.

4)

Without any loss of momentum of your left arm, circle (clockwise vertically) and then at the upper apex of the circle, convert the motion into to a directly downward, linear motion (toward down) to deliver a left, hammering, downward, hand-sword (toward down) to lower shin height, palm pointing to the right (toward left-flank) and fingers pointing forward (toward rear), while maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your right hand.

Elaboration:

The previous maneuvers (3-4) should use the legs to lower the strikes to the correct height, and not lean to reach them, while also maintaining an anchored elbow throughout.

5a)

Draw (toward left-front-flank) your left hand to your right hand, palm pointing downward (toward down) and fingers pointing to your right (toward left-flank), while maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your right hand.

Visualization:

The previous maneuver (5a) uses the elbow as the primary pivot point with the rotation (clockwise vertically) of the hand occurring at the very beginning of the maneuver, at which time the left hand follows a relatively direct, linear path to the right hand.

Elaboration:

To compensate for the dramatic lowering of the previous maneuver (4), one may simultaneously rise (toward up) in their stance to a more comfortable level with the draw of the hand.

5b)

Rotate (counter-clockwise horizontally) your stance into a left forward bow facing forward (toward rear) as you simultaneously reposition both hands onto your (vertical) center-line; with the left hand forming the shape-of-the-crane at chest height, knuckles pointing to the right (toward left-flank), fingers pointing downward (toward down), and elbow pointing directly downward (toward down) - just to the left of your (vertical) center-line; and the right open hand directly on the (vertical) center-line just below and in-line (vertically) with the palm of the left hand, palm pointing to the left (toward right-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward up).

Elaboration:

The path of travel for the hands may follow a slight (vertical) arcing pattern to their final position on the (vertical) center-line and timed to conclude their motion in-sync with the settle into the stance.

Visualization:

The following upper body maneuvers (5c) should create a circular (counter-clockwise vertically), arcing pattern (approximating the top half of a vertical circle) in front of the body; from right hip height, then to chest height, and then concluding at left hip height.

5c)

Circle (counter-clockwise vertically) both hands to conclude into a left cup and saucer position at your left side in-sync with the execution of a right knife-edge stomp, heel pointing downward (toward down) and toes pointing forward (toward rear); concluding into a right, modified twist stance facing forward (toward rear).

Clarification:

The twist stance (5c) is called modified because the toes of the front foot point forward, the front foot should be slightly offset (front to rear) to the right of (heel-toe alignment) the rear foot, and the vast majority of the weight being placed on the front foot - rather than being evenly distributed between the two.

Elaboration:

The following foot maneuver (6a) should be timed to use the momentum of the previous foot maneuver (5c), rather than allowing the momentum to be dissipated at its conclusion.

Elaboration:

The following maneuvers (6a-6c), although illustrated separately for clarity, should be timed to give the impression of being one continuous maneuver.

Clarification:

The hands of the following maneuvers (6a-6c) remain in their same relative positioning and orientation throughout the sequence.

6a)

Redirect your attention 45 degrees (clockwise horizontally) to your right (toward left-rear-flank) as you left step reverse and to your left (toward right-front-flank) into a left, transitory, one-legged stance facing forward (toward left-rear-flank) with the repositioning of both hands to positional covers, left at rib height and right at face height, palms pointing forward (toward left-rear-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward up), while also immediately retracting your right foot to left lower knee height, toes pointing to the left (toward right-rear-flank) and heel pointing backward (toward left-front-flank), in preparation for the next maneuver.

Clarification:

The step of the previous maneuver (6a) should be gauged to allow for the kick of the next maneuver (6b) to be executed to almost the same spot as the foot placement from the stomp (5c), without having to overly extend to reach it.

6b)

Immediately, execute a right, thrusting, diagonally-downward, side kick to lower shin height (toward lower-left-rear-flank), heel pointing downward (toward down) and toes pointing to your left (toward rear), while maintaining the position and orientation of both hands.

6c)

Without any loss of momentum, convert your right kick into a right, stomping press (kick) (toward lower-left-rear-flank), concluding into a right, modified neutral bow facing forward (toward left-rear-flank), while simultaneously maintaining the same relative position and orientation of both hands.

Clarification:

The neutral bow (6c) is called modified because the majority of the weight is placed on the front foot - rather than being evenly distributed between the two.

7)

Lower your stance (toward down) into a right wide kneel facing forward (toward left-rear-flank) as you drop your right hand (toward down) to lower shin height, in front of your right foot, finger pointing to the left (toward right-rear-flank) and palm pointing downward, followed immediately with the delivery of a left, hammering, downward hand-sword to lower shin height, just further (toward rear) than your right hand, palm pointing to your right (toward left-front-flank) and fingers pointing forward (toward left-rear-flank).

Clarification:

The timing of the previous maneuver (7) should be executed such that the right hand concludes with the drop of the stance and the left hand concludes at the end of the settle into the stance (i.e. slightly staggered in both timing and conclusion).

Elaboration:

The right hand maneuver (7) can either be interpreted as a downward, pressing check or as a minor, heel-palm strike.

Visualization:

The right hand of the previous maneuver (7) follows a relatively linear, diagonally-downward path of travel; while the right hand follows a more circular, arcing path - from left hip height, then to chest height, and then concluding at lower shin height.

Visualization:

The following upper body maneuvers (8) should create a circular (clockwise vertically), arcing pattern (approximating three quarters of a vertical circle) in front of the body; from origin, to left hip height, then to chest height, and then concluding at right hip height. The following lower body maneuver (8) follows that same general arching pattern of the upper body, but slightly smaller in circumference.

8)

Circle (clockwise vertically) both hands to conclude into a right cup and saucer position at your right side in-sync with the execution of a left knife-edge stomp, heel pointing downward (toward down) and toes pointing forward (toward rear); concluding into a left, modified twist stance facing forward (toward left-rear-flank).

Clarification:

The twist stance (8) is called modified because the vast majority of the weight is placed on the front foot - rather than being evenly distributed between the two.

9a)

Redirect your attention 180 degrees (counter-clockwise horizontally) to your left (toward right-front-flank) as you right, rear, cross-over, step forward (toward left-rear-flank) into a right, transitory, one-legged stance facing backward (toward right-front-flank), with the repositioning of both hands upward (toward up) to right shoulder height, in preparation for the next maneuver.

Clarification:

The step of the previous maneuver (9a) should be gauged to allow for the kick of the next maneuver (9b) to be executed to almost the same spot as the foot placement from the stomp (8), without having to overly extend to reach it.

9b)

Immediately, execute a left, thrusting, diagonally-downward, (stomping) heel kick to lower shin height (toward lower-right-front-flank), heel pointing downward (toward down) and toes pointing forward (toward left-rear-flank), while simultaneously lowering (toward lower-right-flank) and opening both hands to lower left hip height, in front of (toward right-front-flank) your left hip, palms down and fingers pointing diagonally-downward and backward (toward lower-right-front-flank).

Clarification:

The timing of the previous maneuver (9b) should be delivered such that the hands and foot are executed in-sync with one another.

Elaboration:

The conclusion of this maneuver (9b) should have the right foot remaining slightly above the ground, and not planting onto the ground.