Upward Block Sequence

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Upward Block Sequence

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

it contrasts avoiding an offense against other response scenarios

it contrasts defense with offense to other response scenarios

it contrasts using fully closed and partially open hand maneuvers to other weapon formations

it contrasts improper usage of a weapon to improper execution angles

Major Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Fans

Defense (initial) - type: block / parry

Defense (count): single / double

Step (initial) - direction: forward  / flank

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

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

Dance of Death

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

Step (initial) - direction: forward  / backward

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

Leap of Death

Defense (initial) - type: block / parry

Step (initial) - direction: forward  / backward

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

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

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

Isolation Sequence 1

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

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

Back Breaker

Defense (initial) - type: block / parry

Defense (count): single / double

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

Step (initial) - direction: forward  / front flank

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

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

Hopping Crane

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

Sleeper

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

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

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

Brushing the Storm

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

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

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

Falling Falcon

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

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

Circling the Horizon

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

Step (initial) - direction: forward  / flank

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

Leaping Crane

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

Step (initial) - direction: forward  / flank

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

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

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