Half-Knuckle Sequence

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Half-Knuckle Sequence

it contrasts sophisticated maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

it contrasts using a both sides (2-in-1 timing) (simultaneous) to other weapon and timing usage

it contrasts using a same side (2-in-1 timing) (off beat) to other weapon and timing usage

it contrasts using rear with rear weapons to other weapon combinations

it contrasts using front then front weapons (off beat) to other weapon combinations

it contrasts using high with low weapons to other weapon combinations

it contrasts only offense to other response scenarios

it contrasts using a degree of opening the hand to other weapon formations

it contrasts forward maneuvering to other foot maneuvering directions

it contrasts using a typically defensive weapon as offense (intent)

it contrasts doing 3-on-line with hands  to other maneuver scenarios

it contrasts foot maneuvering to differing angle ranges to other foot maneuver combinations

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Fans

3-on-line: both hands / same hand

Defense (initial) - type: none / parry

Focus Point (defense) - direction: front  / flank

Intention (initial) (primary): offensive / defensive - offensive

Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): rear + rear / rear

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Dance of Death

3-on-line: hands / feet

Intention (initial) (primary): offensive / defensive - offensive

Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): rear + rear / rear

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Leap of Death

3-on-line: hands / feet - hands

Defense (initial) - type: none / parry

Intention (initial) (primary): offensive / defensive + offensive

Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): rear + rear / rear

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Isolation Sequence 1

3-on-line: hands / feet

Purpose (primary): establish - define / expound - complete - preview

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / lower

Back Breaker

3-on-line: hands / knees - hands

Defense (initial) - type: none / parry

Intention (initial) (primary): offensive / defensive - offensive

Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): rear + rear / rear

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Hopping Crane

3-on-line: hands / feet

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / lower

Sleeper

3-on-line: hands (horizontal) / hands (vertical)

Defense (initial) - type: none / block

Intention (initial) (primary): offensive / defensive - offensive

Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): rear + rear / rear

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Brushing the Storm

3-on-line: both hands (horizontal) / same hand (vertical)

Defense (initial) - type: none / parry (evasion)

Intention (initial) (primary): offensive / defensive + offensive

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Falling Falcon

3-on-line: hands / feet

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Circling the Horizon

3-on-line: both hands (horizontal) / same hand (vertical)

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower

Leaping Crane

3-on-line: hands (horizontal) / foot - hand - elbow (vertical)

Defense (initial) - type: none / parry (evasion)

Intention (initial) (primary): offensive / defensive + offensive

Weapon height zone - usage (height): upper + lower / upper - lower