1)

Wedge

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Wedge should be executed to increase in wedge angle throughout maneuver, concluding simultaneously with forward bow

Execution - Execution

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Improper execution

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Maneuver should use the finger tips as the primary pivot point to create the wedge (widening at the elbows)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into a transitory forward bow (not neutral bow)

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Improper hand rotation

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Maneuver should be kept palms down until conclusion (and transition smoothly into next maneuver)

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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

2)

Double Claws

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Claws should be executed to conclude simultaneously with rotation 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 hand / wrist alignment

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Wrists should be kept straight such that the claws make contact with the fingers of each hand

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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

3)

Elbow (Upward)

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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Correct timings:

·Elbow should start with settle into stance and conclude with final rotation (and slight rise of stance)

·Cover should conclude with rise of stance (to simulate a potential Opposing Forces effect)

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into an offset horse stance (not neutral bow)

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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

Execution - Path of Travel

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Improper path of travel

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Correct travel paths:

·Strike should first follow circular downward path (parallel to the point of attention) and conclude with an upward circular path (perpendicular to the point of attention)

·Checking hand should follow a narrower circular path on a downward diagonal (to a cover position at the body)

Execution - Weapon Formation

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Improper hand formation / position

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(Optional) Checking hand can conclude in open position or simulated grab position; concluding at solar plexus level or upper opposite hip level (depending upon option chosen)

4)

Heel-palm / Claw (Downward)

Coordination

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Improper strike / foot maneuver timing

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

Execution - Alignment

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Improper stance

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Maneuver should conclude into neutral bow (not horse)

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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

5)

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