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First Person

•it contrasts single side of self-defense to both sides

•it contrasts hidden maneuvers to non-hidden maneuvers

•it contrasts Purposeful Aggression + Purposeful Manipulation with other scenarios

•it contrasts stepping backward to other directions

•it contrasts using both arms simultaneously (offense + defense) to other combinations

•it contrasts multiple weapon orientations (vertical + horizontal) to other positioning

•it contrasts reaction after application to other scenarios

•it contrasts elementary maneuvers to other maneuver scenarios

•it contrasts two beat timing (2-in-1) to other maneuver timing

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Brace Angle

Contact Manipulation

Defensive Defense

Economy of Motion

Obscure Zone (Zone of Obscurity)

Offensive Offense

Outer Rim

Power (Backup Mass / Torque)

Pressing (Checking) (defensively)

Pushing

Settle

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Twins	▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Twirling Wings analysis
Isolation #1	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - type: strip (them) / pull-out (you) ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - method: force / manipulation ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - force: directional harmony / isolated ▪vice-like - to (offense): neck (double) / wrist (single) ▪maneuver (primary type): pushing / pulling
Crashing Wings	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Twirling Wings analysis
Dominating Circles	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): defense + offense / offense + offense - offense ▪maneuver (side): left (high) + right (high) / (high) + (low) ▪vice-like - to (offense): neck (double) / shoulder (single) ▪weapon (orientation) (double): vertical (right) + horizontal (left) / vertical ▪step (initial) - direction: backward / forward ▪execution - paths: realistic / unrealistic
Isolation #2a	▪intent (primary): defense + offense / defense - offense ▪maneuver (initial) - direction (double): outward + inward / downward (diagonal) (forward) ▪vice-like - to (offense) (double): neck / wrists ▪maneuver (primary type): pushing / pulling
Isolation #2b	▪intent (primary): defense + offense / defense ▪maneuver (initial) - direction (double): outward + inward / backward ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - manipulation type (against grab): to arm / to thumbs ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - force: directional harmony / isolated ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - direction: outward / backward ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - type: strip them / peel them ▪vice-like - type: grab (hands) (offense) / hook (thumbs) (defense) ▪maneuver (primary type): pushing / pulling
Parting Wings	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): defense + offense (double) / defense (double) - offense (single) ▪maneuver (initial) (upper) - direction: outward (single) / outward (double) ▪step (initial) - direction: backward (toward) / backward (away)
Glancing Spear	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): defense + offense (double) / defense (double) - offense (single) ▪grab (offense): discontinued (strip) / maintained (pin) ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: strip them / counter them ▪vice-like - type (double) (to): neck / wrists ▪step (initial) - direction: backward (toward) / backward (away)
Isolation #3	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): defense + offense / defense - offense ▪grab (offense): discontinued (strip) / maintained (pin) (entangle)
Crossing Talon	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Twirling Wings analysis
Thrusting Wedge	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): defense + offense (double) / defense (double) + offense (double) - offense (single) ▪grab (offense): discontinued (strip) / diverted ▪vice-like - type: grab (hands) (offense) / grab (hand) (defense) ▪step (initial) - direction: backward / forward
Blinding Sacrifice	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): defense + offense (double) / defense (double) + offense (double) ▪strike (defense) - count: single + single / double (primary) - single ▪vice-like - type (double): grab (hands) (offense) / hook (hands) (defense) ▪vice-like - type: grab (hands) (double) (offense) / stomp (foot) (single) (bottom of foot) ▪step (initial) - direction: backward / forward
Wings of Silk	▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Twirling Wings analysis
Repeated Devastation	▪intent (primary): defense + offense (double) / offense (double) - offense (single) ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: remove them (respond) / prevent them ▪vice-like - type (double): grab (hands) (offense) / sandwich (hands) (defense) ▪vice-like - type (double): grab (hands) (offense) / pin (arms) (defense) ▪step (initial) - direction: backward / sideways
Scraping Hoof	▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping / Twirling Wings analysis
Desperate Falcons	▪side: right (only) / right - left ▪intent (primary): defense + offense (double) / defense (double) - offense (double) ▪grab (offense): discontinued / maintained ▪grab (offense) (discontinued) - strategy: remove them (respond) / remove you (counter) ▪vice-like - type (double): grab (hands) (offense) / pin (double) (back of hands) (defense) ▪step (initial) - direction: backward / forward

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Twins	▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Twirling Wings analysis
Isolation #1	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive + offense) / remove you - counter them (offensive) ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation) ▪Path of Travel / Line of Travel
Crashing Wings	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Twirling Wings analysis
Dominating Circles	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive + defensive) / counter them (offensive) (indirect) - counter them (offensive) ▪Defensive Defense + Offensive Offense / Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Manipulation + Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation - Purposeful Aggression
Isolation #2a	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive + defensive) / remove you - counter them (offensive) ▪Purposeful Manipulation + 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 Manipulation + 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) ▪Defensive Defense + Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Manipulation + Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection ▪Gauging: close gap / open gap ▪Maneuver (move / position): both / self
Glancing Spear	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive + defensive) / counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Defensive Defense + Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Manipulation + Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation ▪Push / Frictional Push ▪Gauging: close gap / open gap
Isolation #3	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive + defensive) / counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Defensive Defense + Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Focus Point (defense): single / multiple ▪Purposeful Manipulation + Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation - Purposeful Aggression ▪Mobility: unconstrained (non-stationary) / constrained (isolation)
Crossing Talon	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Twirling Wings 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) ▪Purposeful Manipulation + Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection + Purposeful Aggression ▪Contact Penetration / Surface Contact ▪Maneuver (move / position): both / self
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) ▪Defensive Defense + Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Manipulation + Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Deflection ▪Contact Penetration / Surface Contact ▪Maneuver (move / position): both / self
Wings of Silk	▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Twirling Wings 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) ▪Defensive Defense + Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Manipulation + 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 / Twirling Wings analysis
Desperate Falcons	▪Strategy (primary): counter them (offensive + defensive) / counter them (defensive) - counter them (offensive) ▪Destabilize opponent / Stabilize base (self) ▪Defensive Defense + Offensive Offense / Defensive Defense - Offensive Offense ▪Purposeful Manipulation + Purposeful Aggression / Purposeful Manipulation - Purposeful Aggression ▪Gauging: close gap / open gap

Second Person

•it contrasts an elementary attack to other attack complexities

•it contrasts an attack from a Zone of Obscurity (rear) (high) to other directions

•it contrasts grabbing (from rear) (high) to other attack types

•it contrasts a long range attack (from rear) (high) to other attack ranges

•it contrasts pulling (from rear - to rear) (offensive) (high) to other attack possibilities

•it contrasts aggression with both hands simultaneously (from rear) (high) to other attack scenarios

•it contrasts a degree of grabbing (using both hands) (grabbing) (neck) (rear) to other attack degrees

•it contrasts a degree of Compelled Compliance to the defender to other attack scenarios

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Applied Major Attack (double)

Dead Hand Attack (double)

Grabbing (offensively) (high zone)

Web of Knowledge - Grabs & Tackles (grab)

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Twins	▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Twirling Wings analysis
Isolation #1	▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪grab - count: double / single ▪grab - to: neck / wrist
Crashing Wings	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Twirling Wings analysis
Dominating Circles	▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪grab - count: double / single ▪grab - to: neck / shoulder
Isolation #2a	▪grab - to: neck / wrists ▪grab - height: high / low
Isolation #2b	▪attack - type: grab / hug ▪grab - with: hands / arms ▪grab - to: neck / waist ▪grab - height: high / low
Parting Wings	▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪attack - type: grab / push
Glancing Spear	▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪grab - count: double / single ▪grab - to: neck / wrist ▪grab - height: high / low
Isolation #3	▪attacker - count: single / single - double ▪attack - direction: rear / flank ▪grab - count: double / single ▪grab - to: neck / shoulder ▪grab - count: double / single - single (two persons)
Crossing Talon	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Twirling Wings 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 / Twirling Wings analysis
Repeated Devastation	▪attack - type: grab / lock (entwine) ▪grab - to: neck / arms ▪attack - range: far / close
Scraping Hoof	▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Twirling Wings analysis
Desperate Falcons	▪attack - direction: rear / front ▪grab - to: neck / wrists ▪grab - height: high / low

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 / Twirling Wings analysis
Isolation #1	▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied)
Crashing Wings	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Twirling Wings analysis
Dominating Circles	▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied)
Isolation #2a	▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied)
Isolation #2b	▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied)
Parting Wings	▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Pushes ▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (in-flight) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / averted (re-directed)
Glancing Spear	▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied)
Isolation #3	▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied)
Crossing Talon	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Twirling Wings analysis
Thrusting Wedge	▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Locks & Chokes (attempted choke) ▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (in-flight) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / partially
Blinding Sacrifice	▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Locks & Chokes (attempted choke) ▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (in-flight) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / averted (re-directed)
Wings of Silk	▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Twirling Wings analysis
Repeated Devastation	▪Web of Knowledge: Grabs & Tackles (grab) / Locks & Chokes (lock) ▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied) ▪Degree of Completion: fully / partially
Scraping Hoof	▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Twirling Wings analysis
Desperate Falcons	▪Intent: major (applied) / minor (applied)

Third Person

Defense

•it contrasts advancement (backward) to other gauging scenarios

•it contrasts a Zone of Action outside the right arm 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 forward (to natural - neither forward) 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 a timing 2-1 (right + left) to other timings

•it contrasts the use of the twist and forward bow stances to other stances

Offense

•it contrasts an elementary attack to other complexities

Major Principles / Theories / Concepts:

Range (Far)

Major Physical Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Twins	▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Twirling Wings analysis
Isolation #1	▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: immediate / delayed ▪defense - grip discontinue process: move both (you and them) / move you ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): double / single
Crashing Wings	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Twirling Wings analysis
Dominating Circles	▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: immediate / delayed ▪defense - grip discontinue process: move both (you and them) / move you ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): double / double - single ▪defense - primary pattern: circular / circular - linear ▪defense - weapon usage (extremities): upper / upper - lower (leg)
Isolation #2a	▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinue process: move both (you and them) / move you
Isolation #2b	▪defense - grip discontinue process: move both (you and them) / move them
Parting Wings	▪foot position (primary): horse - natural / neutral - neutral ▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - primary pattern: circular / linear
Glancing Spear	▪foot position (primary): horse - natural / neutral - neutral ▪defense - grip discontinued: immediate / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): double / single ▪defense - primary pattern: circular / linear - circular
Isolation #3	▪defense - grip discontinued: immediate / delayed ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): double / single - double
Crossing Talon	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Twirling Wings analysis
Thrusting Wedge	▪foot position (primary): horse - natural / neutral - neutral ▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - purpose (count): defense + offense (single) / defense + offense (double)
Blinding Sacrifice	▪foot position (primary): horse - natural / neutral - natural ▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - weapon usage (extremities): upper / upper - lower (knee) ▪defense - maneuver sequence (count): double / double - single
Wings of Silk	▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Twirling Wings analysis
Repeated Devastation	▪defense - primary pattern: circular / linear ▪defense - grip discontinued: immediate / delayed
Scraping Hoof	▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Twirling Wings analysis
Desperate Falcons	▪foot position (primary): horse - natural / neutral - neutral ▪defense - direction: rear / front ▪defense - grip discontinued: immediate / delayed

Major Conceptual Reverses / Opposites / Categories:

Destructive Twins	▪refer to Short Form Three - Destructive Twins / Twirling Wings analysis
Isolation #1	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (grab) ▪Intent (defense): defensive + offensive / defensive - offensive
Crashing Wings	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crashing Wings / Twirling Wings analysis
Dominating Circles	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (grab) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): body (step - push) / buckle ▪Leveraging (defense) (attacker bend) direction: sideways / backward ▪Zone of Action (defense): outside right arm / outside arm
Isolation #2a	▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview ▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (grab) ▪Intent (defense): defensive + offensive / defensive - offensive
Isolation #2b	▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview ▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (grab) ▪Intent (defense): defensive + offensive / defensive
Parting Wings	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (push) ▪Timing (defense) (response): reactionary (after application) / anticipatory (preventative) ▪Power Principle(s) (defense) (primary): Torque / Back-up Mass (forward) ▪Intent (defense): defensive + offensive / defensive - offensive
Glancing Spear	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (grab) ▪Sophistication (defense): elementary / sophisticated (push + poke) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): body (step - push) / arm (pull with step) ▪Leveraging (defense) (attacker bend) direction: sideways / forward ▪Power Principle(s) (defense) (primary): Torque / Back-up Mass (forward) ▪Zone of Action (defense): outside right arm / on top of arm (partially)
Isolation #3	▪Purpose (primary): establish - articulate / expound - complete - preview ▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (grab) ▪Intent (defense): defensive + offensive / defensive - offense
Crossing Talon	▪refer to Short Form Three - Crossing Talon / Twirling Wings analysis
Thrusting Wedge	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (attempted choke) ▪Sophistication (defense): elementary / sophisticated (hell-palm + claw) ▪Timing (defense) (response): reactionary (after application) / anticipatory (preventative) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): body (step - push) / arm (pull) ▪Leveraging (defense) (attacker bend) direction: sideways / forward ▪Zone of Action (defense): outside right arm / between arms
Blinding Sacrifice	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (attempted choke) ▪Timing (defense) (response): reactionary (after application) / anticipatory (preventative) ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): body (step - push) / head (pull) ▪Leveraging (defense) (attacker bend) direction: sideways / forward ▪Power Principle(s) (defense) (primary): Torque / Back-up Mass ▪Zone of Action (defense): outside right arm / between arms
Wings of Silk	▪refer to Short Form Three - Wings of Silk / Twirling Wings analysis
Repeated Devastation	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (attempted lock) ▪Intent (defense): defensive + offensive / offensive ▪Power Principle(s) (defense) (primary): Torque / Gravitational Marriage (upward) (Gravitational Opposition) ▪Zone of Action (defense): outside right arm / between arms
Scraping Hoof	▪refer to Short Form Three - Scraping Hoof / Twirling Wings analysis
Desperate Falcons	▪Sophistication (offense): sophisticated (grab + pull) / elementary (grab) ▪Intent (defense): defensive + offensive / defensive - offensive ▪Leveraging (defense) (initiated by): body (step - push) / hands (pull with step) ▪Leveraging (defense) (attacker bend) direction: sideways / forward ▪Power Principle(s) (defense) (primary): Torque / Back-up Mass ▪Zone of Action (defense): outside right arm / outside arms

Twirling Wings

Twirling Wings