Upward Block Sequence

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Upward Block Sequence

•it contrasts only elementary maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

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

•it contrasts defense with offense to other response scenarios

•it contrasts using only high weapons to other weapon combinations

•it contrasts using front with rear weapons to other weapon combinations

•it contrasts defense with offense to other response scenarios

•it contrasts using only major maneuvers to other maneuver combinations

•it contrasts using partially open and closed hand weapons to other weapon formations

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

•it contrasts only backward maneuvering to other foot maneuvering directions

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Fans

▪3-on-line: both hands / same hand

▪Defense (initial) - type: block / parry

▪Defense (count): single / double

▪Focus Point (defense) - direction: front  / flank

▪Step (initial) - direction: forward  / flank

▪Weapon (defense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear - front

▪Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear

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

Dance of Death

▪3-on-line: hands / feet

▪Weapon (defense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear - front

▪Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear

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

Leap of Death

▪3-on-line: hands / feet - hands

▪Defense (initial) - type: block / parry

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

▪Weapon (defense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear

▪Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear

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

Isolation Sequence 1

▪3-on-line: hands / feet

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

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

Back Breaker

▪3-on-line: hands / knees - hands

▪Defense (initial) - type: block / parry

▪Defense (count): single / double

▪Focus Point (defense) - direction: front  / front flank

▪Step (initial) - direction: forward  / front flank

▪Weapon (defense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear - front

▪Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear

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

Hopping Crane

▪3-on-line: hands / feet

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

Sleeper

▪3-on-line  (same location): hands (horizontal) / hands (vertical)

▪Weapon (defense) (position) - usage (initial): front / front + rear

▪Weapon (offense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear

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

Brushing the Storm

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

▪Defense (initial) - type: block / parry (evasion)

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

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

Falling Falcon

▪3-on-line: hands / feet

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

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

Circling the Horizon

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

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

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

Leaping Crane

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

▪Defense (initial) - type: block / parry (evasion)

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

▪Step (initial) - direction: forward  / flank

▪Weapon (defense) (position) - usage (initial): front / rear

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