1a-b-c-d)

Transition / Ridge-hand

Coordination

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Improper transition timing (2nd Side)

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Correct timing:

·The step-thru to reverse bow should be timed to conclude simultaneously with the retraction of both arms to a cup and saucer position (at right side)

·The downward block should be timed to conclude simultaneously with the settle into the cat stance

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Improper transition timing

Correct timing:

·The step-thru to neutral bow should be timed to conclude simultaneously with the cocking of the rear arm and inward block of the front arm

Execution - Economy

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Improper arm path of travel

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Striking hand should follow a downward circular path to cock the weapon with the transition step (not an upward circular path)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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The transition step should conclude into a neutral bow with the block and then rotate forward into a forward bow with the strike (not step directly into a forward bow with both the block and strike)

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Improper arm positioning (optional)

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The blocking arm may stay in the blocking position (vertical positional cover) for the ridge-hand strike or be used as a back-stop against the striking arm (horizontally oriented)

2)

Elbow

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Rear hand should be formed into cupping (open grab) formation

3)

Hammer-fist

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed to the lower front

4)

Hand-sword

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed to the lower front

Execution - Weapon Alignment

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Improper weapon rotation

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Maneuver should conclude with ridge of the hand pointing downward and fingers pointing relatively forward

5a-b)

Flip Opponent

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Retracting hand should follow a relatively direct path to opposite (cupping) hand

Execution - Weapon Alignment

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Improper weapon positioning

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Correct positioning:

·Top hand should conclude to form an arch with the wrist and hand with the forearm oriented to point directly downward with the elbow

·Bottom hand should conclude in vertically oriented alignment inside the arch of the top hand, but not touching either the hand or forearm (which it should be vertically parallel to)

5c)

Stomp

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed downward

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Both arms should follow downward-upward-downward circular path which extends from hip to chest and back to hip to compliment the angle of and be coordinated with the delivery of the stomping foot

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Improper path of travel

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Foot should follow an arching path that extends to at least knee height

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance alignment

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Majority of weight should be aligned vertically with striking surface with knee relatively directly above foot upon completion

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Improper hand/arm alignment

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Hands should conclude in a cup and saucer position at opposite hip of stomping foot

6a-b-c)

Transition / Kick / Pinch Press

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed to the lower front

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper stepping angle

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The transition step should be diagonally backward

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Improper execution height

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Kick should be executed to conclude to a height approximately the depth of an opponent lying on the ground

Execution - Execution Method

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Improper method of execution

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Kick should be executed as a thrust (not a snap)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance alignment

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Majority of weight should be transferred onto the front foot with conclusion of vise-like maneuver with foot

7)

Hand-sword

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed to the lower front

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper execution height

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Hand-sword should be executed to conclude to the approximate height of previous kick

8)

Stomp

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed downward

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Both arms should follow upward-downward circular path which extends from chest to hip to compliment the angle of and be coordinated with the delivery of the stomping foot

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand/arm alignment

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Hands should conclude in a cup and saucer position at opposite hip of stomping foot

9a-b)

Transition / Heel Kick

Gaze

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Improper point of reference

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Attention should be directed to the lower rear (over shoulder)

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper stepping angle

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The transition step should be directly in-line with the previous (kicking stance) and the stomping maneuver

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Improper execution height

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Kick should be executed to conclude to a height approximately the depth of an opponent's head while lying on the ground

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand/arm alignment

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Both hands should be thrust backward (toward lower rear) to conclude with kick conclusion