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