Inside-Downward, Palm down Block Sequence

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Inside-Downward, Palm down Block Sequence

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The inside-downward, palm down block sequence is as follows:

1)Step your right foot to your left into a left neutral bow with a left, hammering, inside downward palm down block, while simultaneously retracting the right arm to a right chambered position
2)Without any loss of motion, continue the circular path of your left arm until completely vertical and immediately execute a left, snapping, vertical back-knuckle thrust, to face level
3)Step backward with your left foot and repeat the sequence on the opposite side (toward 1:30H)

 

The obvious information derived from this sequence is:

it retreats

it utilizes only neutral bow stance

it demonstrates execution with the front weapon (defensively / offensively)

it shows both sides of the sequence (opposites)

the two sides of the sequence are executed without change in Point of Reference

 

Analyzing this sequence further exposes the following information:

the sequence steps onto a minor angle (instead of a major angle) - retreating

 

Inside-Downward, Palm-down Block Specific Information

The obvious information derived from the Inside-Downward Block is:

it is defensive

it emphasizes the power principle of torque

it uses the thrusting Method of Execution

it is executed on a circular path of travel (horizontally)

 

Analyzing this maneuver further exposes the following information:

the foot maneuver (cover / step through) enhances the execution of the block

 

Vertical Back-knuckle strike Specific Information

The obvious information derived from the Vertical Back-knuckle is:

it is offensive

it is executed to mid range

it emphasizes the power principle gravitational marriage

it uses the snapping Method of Execution

it uses the snapping Method of Execution to a diagonally plane

it is executed on a linear line of travel (diagonally)

 

Analyzing this maneuver further exposes the following information:

it extends ('degrees of' rotation) the outward back-knuckles of the Upward Block Sequence