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 be presented with the obvious information, but also the not so obvious information will be revealed. Or to put it another way: the user will be confronted with the information hidden in plain sight. Information that is demonstrated, but not necessarily explained. Or if explained, not explained thoroughly.
In Short 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. The obvious information derived from this maneuver is:
•the maneuver retreats
•the block is defensive
•the block is executed with the front arm
•the block is executed with the right arm
•the block is delivered using the power principle of torque
•the stance utilized is the right neutral bow
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. The obvious information derived from this maneuver is:
•the punch is offensive
•the punch is executed using the rear arm
•the punch is executed using the power principle of torque
•the punch is executed by shifting into a forward bow
Analyzing this information further - the punch exposes the following new information:
•offense is the opposite of defense
•the rear (arm) is the opposite of the front (arm)
•the punch rotation is in the reverse direction of the block rotation
•the forward bow is a new stance with a set of new properties
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. The obvious information derived from this maneuver is:
•although this position is transitory at other points in the form, it is highlighted here
•this maneuver is not explicitly executed in Short Form One
•the 45 degree cat stance is a new stance
•the raising of the front arm is not used for defense
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•the covering block exposes the intersection position of the blocks
•the cat stance exposes the intersection position of the stances
•this maneuver previews new information (intersections) that will be expanded upon in the next form
•the cat stance forces the practitioner to shift their weight onto the rear leg preventing them from shifting their left heel prior to executing the step through (Economy of Motion) - which is a common execution error
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. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•the elbow is a short range, offensive weapon (contrasted to the long range punch)
•the elbow is not executed to the front (like the punches)
•the elbow is executed while shifting into a horse (not a forward bow)
•the elbow is executed with the front arm (not the rear)
•the fighting horse is a new stance
•the dropping of the elbow is to gain Path of Travel for the upward block (to make it more effective)
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•execution of a maneuver doesn't always have to be toward the front
•execution of an offensive maneuver doesn't always have to be while shifting into a forward bow (like the punches)
•execution of an offensive maneuver can be done with the front arm (opposite)
•exposure to new concepts including: Path of Travel and Pivot Point
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. The obvious information derived from this maneuver is:
•the step is forward
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•execution of a defensive maneuver doesn't always have to be done while retreating
•this maneuver previews what will be expanded upon (advancing) in the Two's
•this maneuver is done in the reverse direction of all of the previous maneuvers (advancing)
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. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•this entire section is the repeat of Short Form One, only executed with both the front and rear arms
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•this entire section is the left side of Short Form One
•this entire section is done facing the opposite direction of Short Form One
•a defense does not have to be executed from only the front arm
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the inside-downward, palm down blocks of the isolation. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•these blocks are new types of blocks
•these blocks are executed for both the left and right side
•these blocks are executed without any rotation of stance
•these blocks are executed with a thrusting Method of Execution
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•these blocks are executed on the reverse line of the downward blocks
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the inside-downward, palm up blocks of the isolation. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•these blocks are new types of blocks
•these blocks are executed for both the left and right side
•these blocks are executed without any rotation of stance
•these blocks are executed with a hammering Method of Execution
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•these blocks are executed on the reverse line of the downward blocks
•these blocks are executed with the palm facing in the opposite direction of the palm-down blocks
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the push-down blocks of the isolation. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•these blocks are new types of blocks
•these blocks are executed for both the left and right side
•these blocks are executed without any rotation of stance
•these blocks are executed with the hand open
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•these blocks are executed on the opposite line of the downward blocks - i.e. vertical
•these blocks are executed on the reverse line of the upward blocks - i.e. vertically downward
•these blocks are executed using the palm of the hand as the Point of Contact - rather than the forearm
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the straight punches toward 12:00H of the isolation. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•these punches are executed like the previous punches - only from a horse stance
•these punches are executed for both the left and right side
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•these punches are executed without a shift in stance
•these punches start a pattern that is continued throughout the entire punch sequence of the isolation
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the straight punches toward 10:30H & 1:30H of the isolation. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•these punches are executed to a new line - diagonal
•these punches are executed for both the left and right side
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•these punches are executed without a shift in stance
•these punches preview the new line(s) that will be used during the execution of the Two's (Short and Long)
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the straight punches toward 9:00H - 3:00H of the isolation. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•these punches are executed on straight lines to the side
•these punches are executed for both the left and right side
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•these punches are executed without a shift in stance
The next maneuvers that need to be analyzed are the uppercut punches toward 12:00H of the isolation. The obvious information derived from these maneuvers is:
•these punches are new types of punches
•these punches are executed for both the left and right side
Analyzing this information further exposes the following new information:
•these punches are executed on the opposite line of the other punches - i.e. upward (vertical)
•these punches are executed with the palm facing in the opposite direction of the other punches