Interpretation:

The first four maneuvers (1a-d) are considered to constitute isolation #2a.

Explanation:

The reorientation of the hands in the following maneuver (1a) is not considered part of the isolation, rather a minor repositioning to maneuver the hands to a location that lasts throughout the isolation's execution.

1a)

Direct your attention 45 degrees (counter-clockwise horizontally) to your left (toward front) as you left front cross-over (toward right-front-flank) into a left, modified, front twist stance facing forward (toward front) with the execution of a left, hammering, front, cross-over, knife-edge stomp (toward down), toes pointing forward (toward front), as you allow both your hands to reorient to a left, cup and saucer position at your left side.

Elaboration:

The reorientation of the hands from the previous maneuver (1a) should be executed such that it is accomplished by using the distance created by the foot maneuver, as much as possible, to place the hands at the side (fixed spatial cocking), instead of moving the hands into position independent of the foot maneuver. As such, almost all of the movement of the hands should be for orientation, not positioning.

Clarification:

The twist stance from the previous maneuver (1a) is called modified because the foot orientation is aligned to a diagonally-forward (right-front-flank) orientation, with the upper body aligned to a forward-to-backward (front-to-back) orientation.

1b)

Right step-through forward (toward front) foot into a right, transitory, modified, close kneel stance facing forward (toward front).

Clarification:

The close kneel of the previous maneuver (1b) is called modified because the foot orientation is in-line, rather than offset (toe-heel). The close kneel of the previous maneuver (1b) is called transitory because it is only held long enough to set up for a smooth transition into the following maneuver (1c).

Elaboration:

The following two maneuvers (1c-d) combined together constitute a skipping foot maneuver.

1c)

Hop forward (toward front) onto your right foot into a right, modified, transitory one-legged stance.

Variation:

The left leg transition of the previous maneuver (1c) is typically timed to be in-line (side-to-side - horizontally) with the right leg, bent at the knee and foot off the ground at the point the right foot contacts the ground; but the exact positioning is somewhat arbitrary, since it is entirely transitional (at this point in time); and may be varied based upon the overlap in timing of this maneuver (1c) into the following maneuver (1d), at which point its orientation and position become consequential.

Clarification:

The one-legged stance of the previous maneuver (1c) is called modified because the positioning of the left leg is not precisely defined and is varied from the standard basic orientation. The one-legged stance of the previous maneuver (1c) is called transitory because it is only held long enough to set up for a smooth transition into the following maneuver (1d).

1d)

Redirect your attention 135 degrees (clockwise horizontally) to your right (toward right-rear-flank) as you jump onto your left foot diagonally-forward (toward left-front-flank) into a right, transitory, modified, reverse wide kneel stance facing forward (toward right-rear-flank).

Interpretation:

The previous maneuver (1d) is typically considered the end of isolation #2a, due to the hand repositioning of the following maneuver (1e).

Clarification:

The wide kneel stance of the previous maneuver (1d) is called modified because all of the weight of the body is placed onto the back (left) foot. The wide kneel stance of the previous maneuver (1d) is call transitory because the stance is not held for any length of time, and ideally the right foot should leave the ground at the same time as the left foot makes contact with the ground (creating the jumping foot maneuver).

1e)

Immediately, draw your right foot diagonally-forward to your left (toward left-front-flank), in-front-of (toward front), and past your left foot to execute a right, in-step sweep (from lower-right-rear-flank) at shin height, as you simultaneously (in-sync) draw and open both your hands to your right side to lower hip height, in front of (toward right-front-flank) your right hip, palms down and fingers pointing diagonally-downward and backward (toward lower-right-rear-flank).

Clarification:

The drawing of your hands to your side from the previous maneuver (1e) is used to counteract the momentum of the drawing of the foot in the reverse direction, thus allowing the body to maintain a centered balance (centered mass).

1f)

Reverse the direction of your right foot to execute a right, hammering, diagonally-downward heel kick (toward lower-right-rear-flank) to slightly above ground height, toes pointing forward (toward left-front-flank), as you maintain the same relative positioning of both your hands.

Clarification:

The right kick from the previous maneuver (1f) should be executed such that it never actually touches the ground, but if extended slightly further could reach it.