As stated numerous times throughout this guide, Long Form One is designed to start with the information presented in Short Form One and build upon it. One way to illustrate how the information is compounded is to step through both forms and explain the information exposed from each maneuver. Through this approach the reader will not only be exposed to some of the less known information presented in both forms but more importantly be exposed to constructing a thought pattern for comparing and contrasting information presented throughout the American Kenpo system. The importance of using this thought pattern for advanced analysis cannot be over emphasized. By analyzing American Kenpo through this specific methodology, one can begin to learn how to think properly about the composition of information contained therein and ultimately learn to self-expose more aspects of the design of American Kenpo, beyond what is presented in this guide. Or as SGM Parker put it: "learn to think for yourself."
In order to fully appreciate the analysis being utilized below, one must first analyze the analysis itself. First, the analysis looks at opposites of motion, then reverses of motion, and then new information. Next, the analysis looks into the concepts of the motion - uncovering any opposites, reverses, or new concepts.
In Long Form One the first maneuver is as follows: step back into a right neutral bow while delivering a hammering, right, inward block to the front. An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:
•the maneuver is executed with one-in-one timing
•the block is delivered with the side of the weapon (arm)
•the block is executed with right arm first - i.e. the strong side
•the Method of Execution of the block is hammering due to the Point of Origin of the arm during the salutation
•the retraction of the rear arm to a chambered position places the practitioner in a "non-realistic' position - i.e. the rear hand is not checking
•the retraction of the rear arm to a chambered position places the rear hand out of the Line of Sight for the next maneuver
•the concept of - Path of Travel
In Long Form One the first maneuver is executed exactly the same as in Short Form One. And, contains the exact same information.
The second maneuver is as follows: shift forward into a right forward bow while delivering a thrusting, left, straight punch to the front. An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:
•the punch is delivered with the tip of the arm - instead of the side of the arm
•the punch is executed linearly
•the shift forward causes the practitioner to slightly Close the Gap
•the punch also employes the power principle of back-up mass
•the punch introduces new concepts - Line of Travel
•the opposite arm is retracted creating an unchecked posture
•the forward bow introduces new concepts - Brace Angle
•the forward bow dramatically increases the range of the rear arm
The next maneuver is as follows: draw the right foot backward towards the left into a right 45 degree cat stance while simultaneously raising the right arm to a vertical, covering position to the front. An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:
•the principle of - Economy of Motion (for the step through reverse foot maneuver)
•the concept of - "almost anything you can do with your upper body, you can do with your lower body"
•the concept of - Breaking the Heel
The next few (six) maneuvers reiterate information presented above - but also include information for the opposite (left) side.
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the steps prior to the first upward block sequence: right, 180 degree, cover step and execution of the left outward elbow, followed by the dropping of the left arm prior to executing the left upward block. An analysis of these maneuvers exposes the following information:
•the rotation to the horse from a reverse bow exposes the reverse rotation that is utilized for the punches
•the step exposes the reverse forward bow stance (prior to the rotation)
•the cover step is broken into multiple steps exposing its component pieces (distance and rotation)
•the cover step exposes how to change a rear weapon into a front weapon by changing the Point of Reference
•the cover step exposes a hybrid horse / neutral bow stance (offset horse)
•the elbow exposes an offensive weapon with the opposite end (tip) of the weapon (from the punch)
•the elbow exposes new concepts including: Compact Unit, Close Range, Degree of Rotation, etc.
•the elbow highlights the concept: Line of Travel and Reverse Motion
•the anchoring of the elbow exposes using the fist as a pivot point (instead of the shoulder / elbow)
•the anchoring of the elbow exposes a new way of maneuvering the arm into the intersection position
•the anchoring of the elbow eliminates the need for a double factor
The next few (three) maneuvers continue to reiterate information presented previously.
The next maneuver that needs to be analyzed is the first downward block: right, 90 degree, cover step forward with a right downward block. An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:
•the concept - Close the Gap
•the step forward is the reverse of the step backward
The next few (three) maneuvers continue to reiterate information presented previously.
The whole next section of the form can be analyzed as a single entity since it is the same information repeated for each of the blocks: block three times for each of the blocks, alternating between the front and rear arm for the Inward, Vertical Outward, Upward, and Outside Downward blocks. An analysis of these maneuvers exposes the following information:
•this entire section adds missing direct / counter - rotational information to Short Form One
•the concept - Degree of Rotation (as applied to stances)
•the isolation of the lower body from the upper body exposes a hybrid neural / forward bow stance
•the concept of - Partial extended range of the rear arm (contrasted with the forward bow)
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the inside-downward, palm down blocks of the isolation. An analysis of these maneuvers exposes the following information:
•the first block is not part of the isolation (because it is executed with the cover step forward) - because of this, it is mandated that the blocks are executed in groups of three (3), while the punches are executed in groups of two (2)
•these blocks expose cocking to the downward (natural) position
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the inside-downward, palm up blocks of the isolation. An analysis of these maneuvers exposes the following information:
•these blocks are executed with a restricted Path of Travel (to center-line)
•these block expose cocking to the upward position
It should be noted that this time that the isolation does not show the outside-downward, palm up blocks. They are purposefully omitted.
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the push-down blocks of the isolation. An analysis of these maneuvers exposes the following information:
•these blocks are intended to stop an on-coming attack - not create an Angle of Deflection
•these blocks display Close Range defense
•this is the first time that any maneuver is executed in the forms with an open hand
•highlight the concept of - Margin for Error
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the straight punches toward 12:00H, 10:30H & 1:30H, and 9:00H - 3:00H of the isolation. An analysis of these maneuvers exposes the following information:
•these punches demonstrate the 5 major linear angles to which punches can be effectively executed on the horizontal plane
•the (9:00H - 3:00H) punches do not obey the concept of Body Alignment
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the uppercut punches toward 12:00H of the isolation. An analysis of these maneuvers exposes the following information:
•these punches display Close Range offense