1a)

Double Block

Coordination

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Improper block / foot maneuver timing

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Blocks should be executed to conclude simultaneously with initial step (not settle) into forward bow

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into forward bow (not neutral bow)

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Improper arm alignment

Maneuver should conclude with both arms at same depth, height, and width in front of body on a vertical alignment (elbows directly below hands)

Execution - Economy

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should conclude with both arms just within the width boundaries of the outer rim

1b)

Double Heel-palms

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strikes should be executed to conclude simultaneously with each other and settle into forward bow

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into forward bow (not neutral bow)

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Improper arm alignment

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Maneuver should conclude with both arms at same depth, height, and width in front of body on a vertical alignment (elbows directly above hands)

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Lean of stance (head)

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Head should be kept fully erect (not bent forward)

Execution - Economy

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should stay just within the width boundaries of the outer rim (circular) until forward (linear) momentum of strikes (tight, not wide, circular path)

2a)

Transition (Hand Alignment)

Coordination

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Improper maneuver conclusion

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Hand alignment should remain as distinct maneuver (and not be merged with following maneuver) - although this maneuver should flow smoothly into the following maneuver

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand alignment

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Maneuver should conclude with both arms at same depth, height, and width in front of body on a horizontal alignment (elbows directly in-line of hands), with wrists bent such that both knuckles face body, palms forward

2b)

Double Back-knuckles

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strikes should be timed to conclude simultaneously with foot being re-positioned into transitional cat position

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Improper maneuver conclusion

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Strikes should remain as distinct maneuver (and not be merged with previous or following maneuver) - although this maneuver should flow smoothly into the following maneuver

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should relatively reverse the path of the previous striking maneuver (linear portion)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand alignment

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Maneuver should conclude with both hands at same depth, height, and width in front of body with wrists bent such that both knuckles continue to face body, palms forward

3a)

Transition (Hand Alignment)

Coordination

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Improper arm / foot maneuver timing

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Hand repositioning should be executed to conclude simultaneously with continued settle into transitory cat

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Improper maneuver conclusion

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Hand alignment should remain as distinct maneuver (and not be merged with previous or following maneuver) - although this maneuver should flow smoothly into the following maneuver

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should follow a very elongated vertical circular path of travel (not linear)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand alignment

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Maneuver should conclude with both arms at same depth, height, and width in front of body on a vertical alignment (elbows directly below hands), palms backward (at face height)

3b)

Double Slices

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strikes should be timed to conclude simultaneously with settle into forward bow

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should travel on a linear path until striking, then convert to tight circular path (with wrists as primary pivot point)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into forward bow (not neutral bow)

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Improper hand alignment

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Maneuver should conclude with both hands at same depth, height, and width in front of body, palms down

Execution - Economy

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should conclude with both hands just within the width boundaries of the outer rim

4a)

Double Vertical Frictional Pull

Coordination

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Improper maneuver conclusion

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Maneuver should remain distinct (and not be merged with previous or following maneuver) - although this maneuver should flow smoothly into the following maneuver

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should follow a linear path of travel (not circular)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand alignment

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Maneuver should conclude with both arms at same depth, height, and width in front of body on a horizontal alignment (elbows directly in-line with hands), palms inward

4b)

Double Inverted Back-knuckles

Coordination

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Improper maneuver conclusion

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Maneuver should remain distinct (and not be merged with previous or following maneuver) - although this maneuver should flow smoothly into the following maneuver

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should travel on a circular path of travel (not linear)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand alignment

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Maneuver should conclude with both hands at same depth, height, and width in front of body, palms outward

Execution - Economy

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should stay just within the width boundaries of the outer rim

5)

Double Forearm Vice

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Maneuver should use hands as primary pivot point to create circular path

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into neutral bow (not forward bow)

6)

Knee Kick

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Downward motion of hands should meet with upward motion of knee at about abdomen height

Execution - Alignment

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Improper hand positioning

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Hands should be stacked right hand on top of left hand (right side), then left hand on top of right hand (left side)

7)

Stomp

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into inverted offset horse (not neutral bow)

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Improper weight distribution

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Stomp should conclude with 95%+ of weight on striking foot

8)

Transition

Coordination

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Improper foot maneuver / arm retraction timing

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Both the retraction of arms and stance shift should be timed to conclude simultaneously with settle into the horse