1)

Intersection Position concept is expanded upon in Long Form Three.

The intersection position was a concept originally introduced in Short Form One (along with double factor), expanded upon in Long Form One, and a major theme in Short Form Two (with emphasis on lower body). This concept is further expanded upon in Long Form Three by demonstrating the double version (both upper and lower body) as a prefix maneuver to the execution of Parting Wings. This is demonstrated by the matching of the hands (right over left and left over right) and the feet (toe to toe) prior to the execution of the self-defense technique.

The 'cup and saucer' hand orientation of the intersection position is expanded upon by rotating the top hand 90-degrees, such that the palm faces backward rather than down, in contrast to the standard performed in previous forms.

2)

The concept of grabbing is expanded upon in Long Form Three

The general concept of grabbing is expanded upon by demonstrating a "grab" with the back of the hands in the self-defense techniques Glancing Spear (single offensive grab) and Desperate Falcons (double offensive grab). This execution not only expands upon what might be construed as a grab (vice-like maneuver), but simultaneously expands upon how friction can be utilized (refer to "Less Common Focal Points, item #4").

3)

Long Form Three contains no definitive blocks

Due to the fact that Long Form Three centers around an exploration into applied (dead) and minor in-flight (semi-live) attacks, there are no definitive blocks in the form. There are a number of blocking parries (Parting Wings / Blinding Sacrifice) or sophisticated strikes which also contain defensive maneuvers (Thrusting Wedge). And, although these maneuvers may fall under the general umbrella of blocking (i.e. a defensive maneuver used to deflect), they are not, by strict definition, definitive blocks.

4)

Isolation #1 of Long Form Three has more grab disarms than is typically considered

The first part of Isolation #1 (the figure 8) is typically considered to be against 2-4 grabs, but is actually applicable against many more. A list of the major grabs that may be extracted from this maneuver are:

i)

direct wrist grab (left to right or right to left) - this entails the bottom quarter of the figure 8 pattern (inward or outward) (simple break-out)

ii)

cross wrist grab (left to left or right to right) - this entails the bottom quarter of the figure 8 pattern (inward or outward) (simple break-out)

iii)

direct wrist grab (left to right or right to left) - this entails the upward travel of the circle (turning palm up) (simple break-out)

iv

cross wrist grab (left to left or right to right) - this entails the upward travel of the circle (turning palm up) (simple break-out)

v)

direct wrist grab (left to right or right to left) - this entails the downward travel of the figure 8 circle (turning palm down) (simple break-out)

vi)

cross wrist grab (left to left or right to right) - this entails the downward travel of the circle (turning palm down) (simple break-out)

vii)

direct wrist grab (left to right or right to left) (palm up) - this entails the upward travel of the figure 8 circle (palm up) (simple break-out)

viii)

cross wrist grab (left to left or right to right) (palm-up) - this entails the upward travel of the figure 8 circle (palm up) (simple break-out)

ix)

direct wrist grab (left to right or right to left) - this entails the inward half of the figure 8 pattern (break-out with applied wrist pressure)

x)

cross wrist grab (left to left or right to right) - this entails the outward half of the figure 8 pattern (break-out with applied wrist pressure)

5)

Isolation #3 of Long Form Three is missing information.

Isolation #3 introduces the concept of purposeful omission by deliberately not demonstrating specific maneuvers of the set. The omission of these maneuvers was intentionally done not only to introduce this new concept, but also because the execution of the excluded maneuvers may be considered too difficult for the expected skill ability at this level in the system. The omitted maneuvers are the double sequences of:

i)

Clockwise rotation with clockwise rotation (front to back / back to front)

ii)

Counter-clockwise rotation with counter-clockwise rotation (back to front / front to back)

Note: Probably the best way to visualize the maneuver combination described above is to think of the first series (#1a or #1b) combined with the second series (#2a or #2b) as an individual double maneuver - each moving in opposite directions; executed in succession, then in the direction, as two additional maneuver sequences.

6)

Long Form Three expands upon isolation directionality

Long Form Three continues to expand upon isolation directionality originally established in Long Form One, by expressing them in more diverse and complex scenarios to new directions and focus points:

i)

Isolation #1

faces 10:30 / 1:30 line - focus point 12:00

ii)

Isolation #2a

faces 12:00 - focus point 12:00

iii)

Isolation #2b

faces 12:00 - focus point 6:00

iv)

Isolation #3

faces 12:00 - focus point 3:00 - 9:00 / 3:00 + 9:00

7)

Long Form Three continues to expand upon isolation complexity

Long Form Three continues to expand upon isolation complexity as originally introduced in Long Form One. This culminates with Isolation #3 being the most complex scenario for an applied attack (before moving onto in-flight attacks). It deals with attacks from multiple directions, both individually and simultaneously with both single and multiple potential opponents.

At one point in time, some of the individual isolation sequences were even given names (late 1960's to early 1970's), i.e. Pinned Wing and Controlled Wing for isolation #3. These names were fairly quickly dropped and the sequences were finally (and permanently) just referred to as an isolation. This is also true for isolation #2b, which was called Broken Leaves. Although, Isolation #1 was not given a name.

8)

Crossing Talon can arguably be called Isolation #4 of Long Form Three.

The self-defense technique Crossing Talon initially steps to a horse stance and then executes all remaining maneuvers of the technique from the same horse stance, without any other foot maneuvers. Therefore, by definition, it is arguable that Crossing Talon, executed in this way, qualifies as the fourth isolation of Long Form Three. And, although it does qualify as such, it is not referred to as an isolation.

Note: Unlike a standard isolation, Crossing Talon is executed from an offset horse stance.

9)

Specific self-defense techniques of Long Form Three are purposely not demonstrated completely.

Due to the fact that forms have a different overall purpose in the system than self-defense techniques, when a self-defense technique is brought into a form it may be subject to modifications. One important reason for this is that extraneous and/or motion that does not meet the goals of the form may be removed in an effort to better highlight the form's specific objectives. In this specific case, the modification highlighted is to shorten the technique by removing its ending maneuvers. As stated, these omitted maneuvers do not aid in expanding upon the theme of the form. These techniques are:

i)

Dominating Circles

ii)

Glancing Spear

iii)

Crossing Talon

iv)

Desperate Falcons

10)

Specific self-defense techniques of Long Form Three are purposely demonstrated differently than their ideal execution outside of the form.

Due to the fact that forms have a different overall purpose in the system than self-defense techniques, when a self-defense technique is brought into a form it may be subject to modifications. The reason for these changes can be for any number of reasons. The techniques that are altered and some of the major reasons for these changes are:

i)

Dominating Circles

Executed to different line to maintain foot pattern of form. Ending removed to omit extraneous maneuvers.

ii)

Crossing Talon

Minor maneuvers omitted to better highlight theme of form. Ending removed to omit extraneous maneuvers.

iii)

Blinding Sacrifice

Heel-palm / forearm compression changed to double forearm to better highlight both the double theme and pivot point theme of the form.

iv)

Scraping Hoof

Beginning removed due to grafting with Repeated Devastation. Second side to foot strikes added to demonstrate opposite side of execution.

11)

Crossing Talon is included in Short Form Three and Long Form Three, but is purposely executed differently in both forms.

The self-defense technique Crossing Talon as demonstrated in Long Form Three is the only technique which is also included in Short Form Three, but executed substantially differently. This can mainly be attributed to the following reasons:

i)

It demonstrates the long range (Short Form Three) and short range (Long Form Three) versions of the technique, which also demonstrates the initial execution moving upward on the circle (Long Form Three) and downward on the circle (Short Form Three).

ii)

In Long Form Three, the execution removes the minor maneuvers to better demonstrate the circles and lines theme of Long Form Three; where Short Form Three's execution is more nuanced and closer to the ideal execution of the self-defense technique.

12)

Crossing Talon and Desperate Falcons consider the right side of execution from the Second Person's perspective

The two techniques Crossing Talon and Desperate Falcons (to a lesser degree), execute the right side of the self-defense technique using the left arm as the dominant arm. This is the standard execution outside of the form. And, although this is the proper designation, from the system's perspective, the right side is considered from the second person's perspective of right, not first person. Because of this, these self-defense technique place the left arm as the dominant arm, when all the other self-defense techniques within the form have the opposite point of view.

13)

Dominating Circles is executed left side first

Although Crashing Wings is executed right side first, Dominating Circles is executed left side first; due to the positioning at the end of Crashing Wings. It is the only self-defense technique within this form that is (officially) started with the left side executed first.

14)

Blinding Sacrifice is added to Long Form Three for its specific physical attributes.

The self-defense technique Blinding Sacrifice was added to Long Form Three for some of the following reasons:

i)

The maneuvers of the technique continue to expand upon the circles and lines theme by demonstrating this concept with simultaneous movements (i.e. doubles), relating directly back to other self-defense techniques and isolation sequences demonstrated elsewhere in this form.

ii)

The knee-stomp maneuver combination continues to expand upon the concept of using opposite ends of the weapon, as introduced in Long Form One and expanded upon in other forms leading up to this one. This execution specifically expands upon this concept by demonstrating it in a vertical direction and with the lower extremity.

Note: One should also be aware that the double version is purposely omitted at this point due to the fact that its execution is generally considered impractical.