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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
Crashing Wings	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Crossed Twigs analysis
Dominating Circles
Isolation #2a
Isolation #2b
Parting Wings	▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Pushes ▪Intent: minor (applied) / minor (in-flight) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / averted (re-directed)
Glancing Spear
Isolation #3
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

Crossed Twigs

Crossed Twigs