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