Outward Block Sequence

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Outward Block Sequence

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The outward block sequence is as follows:

1)step to the left with the left foot with the execution of both a left vertical outward block and a right ninety degree straight punch
2)execute a left straight thrust punch, at head level, while simultaneously retracting your right arm to your right upper chest area
3)execute a right straight thrust punch, at head level, while simultaneously retracting your left arm to your left shoulder area
4)execute a left, snapping, vertical punch, at head level, simultaneously with a left, snapping, side kick, at shin level
5)draw the right foot toward the left into a right forty five degree cat stance while simultaneously retracting both arms to the left side in a 'cup and saucer' position
6)step to the right with the right foot, repeating the above sequence on the right side

 

An analysis of this sequence exposes the following information:

it utilizes two-in-one timing (simultaneously)

it utilizes one-in-one timing

it demonstrates both the direction of the punch (straight) and the block (outward) simultaneously

it demonstrates both the use of the side of the weapon (block) and tip of the weapon (knuckles) simultaneously

it's movements are directed to the horizontal plane (opposite of upward block / hammer-fist sequence)

the right offset horse demonstrates the opposite side executed in Long Form One (and same for left side)

it demonstrates the reverse triple sequence (rear, front, rear) to Long Form One (front, rear, front)

 

Outward Block / Punch Specific Information

An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:

the block is delivered with the opposite side of the weapon (arm) as the inward block

the block utilizes isolated torque

the strike is not properly aligned with the body (like a reverse punch)

 

Punch #2 Specific Information

An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:

the strike is executed using isolated back-up mass

the strike rotation (horizontal) is not proper for its executed height zone

the strike is executed from a non-cocked Point of Origin

 

Punch #3 Specific Information

An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:

the strike is not properly aligned with the body (like a reverse punch)

the strike is executed using isolated back-up mass

 

Kick / Punch Specific Information

An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:

the striking surface of the kick matches the striking surface of the hand-sword

the punch is executed using an opposite rotation (vertical) to the other punches in the sequence (horizontal)

the punch rotation (vertical) is proper for its executed height zone

the maneuver demonstrates the use of the two closest available weapons to potential targets

the maneuver demonstrates no rotation, cocking, or adjustments of either strike (optimal prior positioning)

the maneuver demonstrates vertical weapon (punch) rotation with horizontal weapon rotation (kick)

the maneuver demonstrates the reverse weight transfer (minimal) of a forward bow

the maneuver starts the upper weapon with lower weapon category (front with front)

the linear line of travel shows the opposite (upward) direction to the Half-knuckle sequence (downward)