Destructive Fans (left side)

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Destructive Fans (left side)

Elaboration:

The timing of the following sequence (1a-1c) is such that the maneuvers overlap in time; and although each maneuver is illustrated individually  for more clarity, demonstrate a continuous flow of movement which concludes in-sync with the settle into the stance.

Visualization:

The pattern of the arms for the following maneuvers (1a-1c) should approximate a horizontally oriented figure 8 pattern, laying on its side, vertically in front of and parallel to the body, with the center of the figure 8 on the (vertical) center-line.

1a)

Direct your attention 180 degrees (clockwise horizontally) to your right (toward right-flank) and begin to rotate (clockwise horizontally) and right step (toward rear) into a right, transitory, modified, inverted, reverse bow facing forward (toward right-flank), as you simultaneously drop (counter-clockwise vertically) your right arm downward (toward down) and to your right (toward lower-right-flank) to a positional cover at lower hip height, palm pointing downward (toward down) and fingers pointing to the left (toward front), while also allowing your left hand to begin to extend forward (toward right-flank) at rib height, palm pointing downward and fingers pointing forward, in preparation for the next maneuver.

Visualization:

Both hands begin to move on the figure 8 pattern simultaneously with the left hand maneuver being larger (counter-clockwise vertically) and the right hand being smaller (counter-clockwise vertically).

Clarification:

The right reverse bow is called transitory because it is not held for any length of time and could arguably be dismissed as not actually existing due to the fact that the rotation (clockwise horizontal) of the body disqualifies it as such. This fact is also indicated by using the term modified, which takes into consideration the stated rotations of the stance change and the overlapping of the time between maneuvers (1a-1c).

1b)

Rotate (clockwise horizontally) to your right (toward right-flank) into a right, offset, fighting horse facing forward (toward right-flank) with a left, modified, outward parry (toward right-flank) to face height, as you simultaneously allow your right hand to reorient into a positional cover at upper hip height, palm pointing forward (toward right-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward up).

Visualization:

Both arms continue to move on the figure 8 pattern simultaneously (counter-clockwise vertically).

Clarification:

The outward parry is called modified (1b) because a) the parry follows a circular (vertical) pattern starting at rib height and continuing to face height and b) because the palm starts pointing downward (toward down) but concludes with palm pointing forward (toward front).

1c)

Settle into the right, offset, fighting horse with the delivery of a left, hammering, inward, hammer-fist to solar plexus height on your (vertical) center-line; palm pointing upward (toward up), knuckles pointing to your left (toward front), and arm perpendicular to the body (toward front) and parallel to the ground; while you simultaneously convert your right cover into a right, simulated grab at chest height; palm pointing away from you (toward front) and arm to the right of your (vertical) center-line, vertically oriented (toward up-down), and relatively parallel to the body.

Visualization:

Both arms (1c) continue to follow (vertical) circular paths in front of the body, left larger and right smaller; and finishing the creation of the figure 8 pattern with their conclusion.

2)

Sweep your right foot to your left (toward left-flank) into a left, rear, twist stance facing forward (toward right-flank) as you lower (toward down) your right hand to a chambered position at your right hip, while simultaneously circling (clockwise vertically) your left hand upward (toward up), to your right (toward right-flank), and then finally downward (toward down) to conclude in a cup and saucer position at your right hip.

Clarification:

The foot maneuver of the previous maneuver (2) is called a sweep, instead of a step, to indicate the intention of the maneuver and reinforce that the maneuver's execution may be slightly exaggerated to aid in indicating this intention to any observers or self.

Elaboration:

The timing of the previous maneuver (2) should be such that the upper body movements should conclude in-sync with one another into the cup and saucer position at the hip, while also concluding in-sync with the lower body movements' settle into the stance.

Elaboration:

The timing of the following sequence (3-4b) is such that the maneuvers overlap in time; and although each maneuver is illustrated individually  for more clarity, demonstrate a continuous flow of movement which concludes in-sync with the settle into the stance.

3)

Unwind (counter-clockwise horizontally) your stance into a left, transitory, modified, inverted, neutral bow facing forward (toward right-flank) with the delivery of a left outward back-knuckle to rib height, as you simultaneously convert your right hand into a positional cover at left rib height, palm pointing forward (toward right-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward up).

Clarification:

The neutral bow (3) is called modified and transitory because the foot and body orientation are in transition and technically could be aligned for a fighting horse, but the rotation may also allow for neutral bow orientation of both the body and the feet, if viewed from the perspective of a continuous flow of motion.

4a)

Without any loss of momentum (counter-clockwise horizontally), retract (toward left-flank) and rotate (clockwise horizontally) your left hand at left hip height, palm pointing upward (toward up) and knuckles point forward (toward right-flank), while also rotating (counter-clockwise vertically) your right arm to a horizontal orientation, parallel to both the ground and your body at hip height, palm pointing downward (toward down) and fingers pointing to your left (toward front).

Visualization:

The rotation of the left arm (1a) uses the elbow as the primary pivot point.

4b)

Continuing with the same momentum (counter-clockwise horizontally), left step-through reverse (toward left-flank) and settle into a right forward bow facing forward (toward right-flank) with the delivery of a left, thrusting, diagonally-downward, straight punch (toward lower-right-flank) to lower hip height.

Elaboration:

The path of travel for the left hand passes over and perpendicular to the right arm at a diagonally-downward angle.

Visualization:

The rotation and orientation of the body into the forward bow positioning should conclude prior to the delivery of the punch, giving the impression of a direct line of entry without any rotation into the forward bow (from a potential, transitory, right neutral bow).