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 each other and settle into neutral bow

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into neutral bow (not forward 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)

Hand-sword (palm up)

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into forward bow

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper strike angle

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Strike should be executed directly forward (linear path) similar to a straight punch, instead of similar to a roundhouse punch (circular path); concluding at chest height

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 alignments

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Proper alignments:

·Striking arm should conclude with elbow on a direct line (front to back) with both the hand and knee

·Retracting hand should conclude over opposite shoulder, palm up (not down)

2)

Hand-sword (palm down)

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into neutral bow

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper strike angle

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Strike should be executed to conclude at neck height

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into neutral bow (not forward bow)

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation / position

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Retracting hand may conclude with hand in middle-knuckle formation at lower chest, palm up (optional - in punch hand formation until executed)

3)

Middle-knuckle Strike

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Strike should be executed to conclude simultaneously with settle into forward bow

Execution - Execution Angle

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Improper strike angle

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Strike should be executed to conclude at lower chest height

Execution - Alignment

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Improper arm alignments

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Proper alignments:

·Striking arm should conclude with elbow on a direct line (front to back) with both the hand and knee

·Retracting hand should conclude under opposite shoulder, palm down (not up)

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation

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Striking hand should conclude with hand in middle-knuckle formation (not punch hand formation)

4)

Transition

Execution - Alignment

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Improper arm positioning

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Correct positioning (at maneuver conclusion):

·Left hand in front of right hand (left palm touching right back of hand)

·Both elbows almost touching on the center-line in front of body

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Improper foot positioning

Feet should be touching at big toe and extending diagonally backward

Execution - Alignment

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Lean of stance (forward)

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Back should be kept relatively perpendicular to the ground upon completion of maneuver (not hunched over)