Downward Block Sequence

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Downward Block Sequence

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The downward block sequence is as follows:

1)settle into a left neutral bow with a left, hammering, downward block, while simultaneously retracting your right arm to a right chambered position
2)without any loss of motion from the previous move, execute a left, thrusting, inverted, vertical, roundhouse punch
3)shift forward into a left forward bow with a right, thrusting, straight punch, at solar plexus level, while simultaneously retracting your left arm to a left chambered position
4)execute a right, snapping, step through, ball kick, at groin level, with a left, thrusting straight punch, at solar plexus level, simultaneously with the retraction of your right arm to a right chambered position
5)plant your right foot forward into a modified right forward bow
6)shift into a right fighting horse with a right, thrusting, vertical punch, at rib height, while simultaneously retracting your left arm to a left chambered position

 

An analysis of this sequence exposes the following information:

the step through transitions the rear hand to the front hand

the downward block/punch maneuver demonstrates the up-side-down execution of the inward block/hand-sword maneuver of the inward block sequence

it uses two-in-one timing

it uses one-in-one timing

it reverses (left / right) the block sequence - in relation to Short / Long Form One (right / left)

it demonstrates sophisticated motion utilizing the first (block) and second (strike) maneuvers

the sophisticated motion is demonstrated in the beginning of the sequence

the first two maneuvers of both sides of the sequence combined complete a circular path (vertically)

 

Downward Block Specific Information

An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:

the draw of the rear hand is to a non-realistic position

the positioning of the hand prior to execution (in side #1) negates the need to cock weapon with double-factor block

 

Back-knuckle Strike Information

An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:

the strike rotation continues 'degree of rotation' concept

the strike is executed using two-in-one timing

the strike introduces the concept Orbital Adjustment

 

Reverse Punch Specific Information

An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:

the strike is executed using one-in-one timing

the strike repeats the maneuver demonstrated in Long Form One on to the minor angle ('x')

 

Kick / Punch Specific Information

An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:

the maneuver continues the upper with lower category (front with back)

the maneuver demonstrates the opposite weapon rotation of the final maneuver of the outward block sequence (horizontal vs vertical)

 

Buckle / Punch Specific Information

An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:

the buckle reverses the Pivot Point of the outward block

the buckle introduces a specialized Method of Execution

settling into stance during the buckle execution emphasizes the power principle torque

the maneuver demonstrates using the rotation of stance for offense with lower body

 

Transition Specific Information

An analysis of this maneuver exposes the following information:

the double factor demonstrates a degree of cup and saucer with only the cocked arm in cup and saucer position