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First Person
•it contrasts single side of self-defense to both sides
•it contrasts Purposeful Aggression with other scenarios
•it contrasts stepping forward to other directions
•it contrasts using both arms simultaneously and individually (defense) to other combinations
•it contrasts reaction after application to other scenarios
•it contrasts sophisticated maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios
•it contrasts moving both the defender and the attacker to other scenarios
•it contrasts pinching (squeezing) (with both hands) (grabbing offensively) to other vice-like maneuvers
•it contrasts 3-in-1 timing to other timing scenarios
Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:
Brace Angle
Contact Manipulation
Defensive Defense
Economy of Motion
Gauging (depth)
Grabbing (counter)
Obscure Zone (Zone of Obscurity)
Offensive Offense
Opposing Forces (high / low)
Outer Rim
Pinching
Point of Origin
Power (Back-up Mass / Gravitational Marriage / Torque)
Pressing (Checking) (defensively)
Pushing
Settle
Vicing
Zone Isolation
Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:
Destructive Twins |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Isolation #1 |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: counter them / strip them ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - method: force / manipulation ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - force: directional harmony / isolated ▪vice-like - to (offense): wrists (double) / wrist (single) ▪vice-like - to: kidney (body) (double) (defense) / wrist (single) (offense) ▪vice-like - to (offense): body (triple) (defense) / wrist (single) (offense) |
Crashing Wings |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Dominating Circles |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): offense - defense / offense + offense - offense ▪maneuver (side): high (double) + low (single) / high (single) + low (single) ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: counter them / maintain ▪vice-like - to (offense): wrists (double) / shoulder (single) ▪vice-like - to: kidney (body) (double) (defense) / shoulder (single) (offense) ▪vice-like - to: body (triple) (defense) / shoulder (single) (offense) ▪weapon (orientation) (double): horizontal (high + high) / vertical (high + low) ▪step (initial) - direction: forward (away) / forward (toward) ▪execution - paths: realistic / unrealistic |
Isolation #2a |
▪intent (primary): offense - defense / defense - offense ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: counter them / strip them ▪vice-like - direction (offense) (wrists) (double): rear / front ▪vice-like - to: kidney (body) (double) (defense) / wrists (double) (offense) ▪vice-like - to: body (triple) (defense) / wrists (double) (offense) ▪maneuver - count: single - double - triple / double |
Isolation #2b |
▪intent (primary): offense - defense / defense ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: counter them / strip them ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - force: directional harmony / isolated ▪vice-like - to (offense) (double): wrists / body (waist) ▪vice-like - to (double): kidney (body) (defense) / body (waist) (offense) ▪vice-like - to: body (triple) (defense) / body (waist) (double) (offense) |
Parting Wings |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): offense (single) - defense (triple) / defense (double) - offense (single) ▪maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outward (single) / outward (double) ▪step (initial) - direction: forward (toward) / backward (away) |
Glancing Spear |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): offense (single) - defense (triple) / defense (double) - offense (single) ▪grab - count (counter) (defense): single / double ▪vice-like - direction (offense) (wrist): rear / front ▪vice-like - to (double) (defense): kidney (body) / hands ▪vice-like - to (defense): body (triple) / hands (double) |
Isolation #3 |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): offense - defense / defense - offense ▪grab (offense): countered (grab) / maintained (pin) (entangle) ▪vice-like - direction (offense): rear (wrists) / flank (shoulders) ▪vice-like - to (defense): body (triple) / arm (single) (double) |
Crossing Talon |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Thrusting Wedge |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): offense (single) - defense (triple) / defense (double) + offense (double) - offense (single) ▪vice-like - type: grab (wrists) (double) (offense) / grab (hand) (single) (defense) ▪vice-like - to (defense): kidney (body) (double) / wrist (single) ▪vice-like - to (defense): body (triple) / wrist (single) ▪step (initial) - direction: forward (away) / forward (toward) |
Blinding Sacrifice |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): offense (single) - defense (triple) / defense (double) + offense (double) ▪strike (defense) - count: single - double - triple / double (primary) - single ▪vice-like - type: grab (wrists) (double) (offense) / hook (hands) (double) (defense) ▪vice-like - type: grab (wrists) (double) (offense) / stomp (foot) (single) (defense) ▪vice-like - to (defense): kidney (body) (double) / head (double) ▪vice-like - to (defense): body (triple) / foot (single) ▪step (initial) - direction: forward (away) / forward (toward) |
Wings of Silk |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Repeated Devastation |
▪intent (primary): offense (single) - defense (triple) / offense (double) - offense (single) ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: counter them (respond) / prevent them ▪vice-like - type (double): grab (hands) (offense) / sandwich (hands) (defense) ▪vice-like - type: grab (wrists) (double) (offense) / pin (arms) (double) (defense) ▪vice-like - to (defense): kidney (body) (double) / head (double) ▪vice-like - to (defense): body (triple) / arms (double) ▪step (initial) - direction: forward / sideways |
Scraping Hoof |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Desperate Falcons |
▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): offense (single) - defense (triple) / defense (double) + offense (double) ▪grab (offense): countered / maintained ▪vice-like - direction (offense) (wrists): rear / front ▪vice-like - to (double) (defense): kidney (body) / hands ▪vice-like - to (defense): body (triple) / hands (double) ▪step (initial) - direction: forward (away) / forward (toward) |
Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:
Destructive Twins |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Isolation #1 |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - offense) / remove you - counter them (offensive) ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation) |
Crashing Wings |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Dominating Circles |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) - counter them (offensive) (indirect) - counter them (offensive) ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation - Purposeful Aggression |
Isolation #2a |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / remove you - counter them (offensive) ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation - Purposeful Aggression ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation) |
Isolation #2b |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / remove them (some offensive) ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation) |
Parting Wings |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / prevent them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Read Time: respond (after application) / divert (in-flight) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection ▪Maneuver (move / position): both / self |
Glancing Spear |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation ▪Pull / Frictional Push |
Isolation #3 |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Focus Point (defense): single / multiple ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation - Purposeful Aggression ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation) |
Crossing Talon |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Thrusting Wedge |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / prevent them (defensive) + counter them (offensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Read Time: respond (after application) / divert (in-flight) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Offensive Offense / Offensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Contact Penetration / Surface Contact ▪Maneuver (move / position): both / self ▪Gauging: open gap / close gap |
Blinding Sacrifice |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / prevent them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Read Time: respond (after application) / divert (in-flight) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection ▪Contact Penetration / Surface Contact ▪Maneuver (move / position): both / self ▪Gauging: open gap / close gap |
Wings of Silk |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Repeated Devastation |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / prevent them (offensive + defensive) - counter them (defensive - offensive) ▪Read Time: respond (after application) / prevent (during application) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Aggression ▪Purposeful Aggression (direction): inward (horizontal) / up (vertical) ▪Maneuver (move / position): both / self |
Scraping Hoof |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Desperate Falcons |
▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive - defensive) / counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Defiance - Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation - Purposeful Aggression ▪Gauging: open gap / close gap |
Second Person
•it contrasts an elementary attack to other attack complexities
•it contrasts an attack from a Zone of Obscurity (rear) (low) to other directions
•it contrasts grabbing (from rear) (low) to other attack types
•it contrasts a short range attack (using long range weapons) (from rear) (low) to other attack ranges
•it contrasts aggression with both hands simultaneously (from rear) (low) to other attack scenarios
Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:
Applied Minor Attack (double)
Dead Hand Attack (right)
Grabbing (offensive) (low zone)
Web of Knowledge - Grabs & Tackles (grab)
Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:
Destructive Twins |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Isolation #1 |
▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪grab - count: double / single |
Crashing Wings |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Dominating Circles |
▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪grab - count: double / single ▪grab - to: wrists / shoulder |
Isolation #2a |
▪attack - direction: rear / front |
Isolation #2b |
▪attack - type: grab / hug ▪grab - with: hands / arms ▪grab - to: wrists / waist |
Parting Wings |
▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪attack - type: grab / push |
Glancing Spear |
▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪grab - count: double / single |
Isolation #3 |
▪attacker - count: single / single - double ▪attack - direction: rear / flank ▪grab - count: double / single ▪grab - to: wrists / shoulder ▪grab - count: double / single - single (two persons) |
Crossing Talon |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Thrusting Wedge |
▪attack - direction: rear / rear flank ▪attack - type: grab / attempted choke |
Blinding Sacrifice |
▪attack - direction: rear / front flank ▪attack - type: grab / attempted choke |
Wings of Silk |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Repeated Devastation |
▪attack - type: grab / lock (entwine) ▪grab - to: wrists / arms |
Scraping Hoof |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Desperate Falcons |
▪attack - direction: rear / front |
Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:
Other grab techniques |
▪Degree of Grabbing: what [clothes...person], how [single..double / cross...direct], why [hold...choke], where [range..height...position], etc... |
Destructive Twins |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Isolation #1 |
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Crashing Wings |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Dominating Circles |
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Isolation #2a |
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Isolation #2b |
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Parting Wings |
▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Pushes ▪Intent: minor (applied) / minor (in-flight) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / averted (re-directed) |
Glancing Spear |
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Isolation #3 |
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Crossing Talon |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Thrusting Wedge |
▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Locks & Chokes (attempted choke) ▪Intent: minor (applied) / minor (in-flight) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / partially |
Blinding Sacrifice |
▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Locks & Chokes (attempted choke) ▪Intent: minor (applied) / minor (in-flight) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / averted (re-directed) |
Wings of Silk |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Repeated Devastation |
▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Locks & Chokes (lock) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / partially |
Scraping Hoof |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Desperate Falcons |
Third Person
Defense
•it contrasts advancement (forward) to other gauging scenarios
•it contrasts a Zone of Action between the arms to other zones
•it contrasts a single side of a sequence to both
•it contrasts a 180-degree shift of attention to other degrees
•it contrasts a foot position of neutral (to neutral) to other positions
•it contrasts stepping 45-degrees backward to other angles and directions
•it contrasts a 180-degree cover to other covers and foot patterns
•it contrasts closing of the hands as an offensive maneuver to other scenarios
•it contrasts differing vice-like maneuvers (to opponent)
•it contrasts a timing of 3-in-1 (right + left) to other timings
•it contrasts the use of the reverse bow, horse, and wide kneel stances to other stances
•it contrasts utilizes both arms front and rear weapons to other weapon usage
Offense
•it contrasts an elementary attack to other complexities
Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:
Height Zone Cancellation
Opposite Motion
Opposing Forces
Pinch
Range (Close)
Sandwich
Vice-Like
Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:
Destructive Twins |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Isolation #1 |
▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: countered / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / single |
Crashing Wings |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Dominating Circles |
▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: countered / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double - single ▪defense - weapon usage (extremities): upper - lower (leg - front) / upper - lower (leg - rear) ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double - single |
Isolation #2a |
▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: countered / immediate ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double |
Isolation #2b |
▪defense - grip discontinued: countered / immediate ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double |
Parting Wings |
▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double - single |
Glancing Spear |
▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: countered / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / single |
Isolation #3 |
▪defense - direction: rear / flank ▪defense - grip discontinued: immediate / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / single - double |
Crossing Talon |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Thrusting Wedge |
▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double - single |
Blinding Sacrifice |
▪foot position (primary): neutral - neutral / neutral - natural ▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double - single |
Wings of Silk |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Repeated Devastation |
▪defense - grip discontinued: countered / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double |
Scraping Hoof |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Desperate Falcons |
▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: countered / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): single - double - triple / double |
Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:
Destructive Twins |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Isolation #1 |
▪Intent (defense): offensive / defensive - offensive |
Crashing Wings |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Dominating Circles |
▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): arms (step - pull) / buckle ▪Leveraging (defense) (attacker bend) direction: forward / backward ▪Zone of Action (defense): between arms (outside arms) / outside arm |
Isolation #2a |
▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview ▪Intent (defense): offensive / defensive - offensive |
Isolation #2b |
▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview ▪Intent (defense): offensive / defensive |
Parting Wings |
▪Timing (defense) (response): reactionary (after application) / anticipatory (preventative) ▪Intent (defense): offensive / defensive - offensive ▪Zone of Action (defense): between arms (outside arms) / between arms |
Glancing Spear |
▪Sophistication (defense): elementary / sophisticated (push + poke) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): arms (step - pull) (forward) / arms (step - pull) (backward) ▪Zone of Action (defense): between arms (outside arms) / on top of arm (partially) |
Isolation #3 |
▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview ▪Intent (defense): offensive / defensive - offense |
Crossing Talon |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Thrusting Wedge |
▪Sophistication (defense): elementary / sophisticated (hell-palm + claw) ▪Timing (defense) (response): reactionary (after application) / anticipatory (preventative) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): arms (step - pull) / arm (pull) ▪Zone of Action (defense): between arms (outside arms) / between arms |
Blinding Sacrifice |
▪Timing (defense) (response): reactionary (after application) / anticipatory (preventative) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): arms (step - pull) / strike (step - push) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): arms (step - pull) / head (pull) ▪Zone of Action (defense): between arms (outside arms) / between arms |
Wings of Silk |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Repeated Devastation |
▪Zone of Action (defense): between arms (outside arms) / between arms |
Scraping Hoof |
▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Crossed Twigs analysis |
Desperate Falcons |
▪Intent (defense): offensive / defensive - offensive ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): arms (step - pull) / hands (pull with step) ▪Zone of Action (defense): between arms (outside arms) / outside arms |