A predefined series of moves, practiced together as a routine for the purpose of illustrating and demonstrating: the concepts, rules, and principles of motion; and that everything has a reverse and an opposite.

Inflected Form(s):

Forms (plural)

Comments:

In general, a form can be considered an index of moves designed to convey specific pieces of information and/or show combat situations.

In American Kenpo, forms can be broken down into the following types:

a.Forms 1 and 2 (Dictionary Form)

b.Forms 3 and above (Encyclopedia Form)

c.Sets (Appendix Form)

In American Kenpo, the major forms (Forms 1 and above) can be broken down into the following types:

a.Short Form

b.Long Form

In American Kenpo, forms are designed to show:

a.The rules and principles of motion

b.That everything has a reverse and an opposite

c.To give an example of #2

Related Definition(s):

Concept, Motion, Move, Opposite, Principle, Reverse, Rule, Salutation, Set, Signify

Related Term(s):

American Kenpo, Analogy of Dictionary / Encyclopedia / Appendix, Appendix Form, Dictionary Form, Encyclopedia Form, Long Form, Short Form