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This variation is generally considered destructive.

 

The final strike (heel-palm) in Dominating Circles is not accompanied with a secondary positional cover (or potential minor heel-palm) with the opposite hand (at waist height). Instead, the opposite hand is usually placed in a chambered position. This variation is accomplished by executing the final maneuver of Dominating Circles (#3) with only a single, high heel-palm strike; where the opposite hand is not fashioned as a positional cover within the middle height zone. This variation basically comes down to an argument of style over practicality.

 

Rationale For

Executing the form with a chambered opposing arm more closely mirrors the previous ending sequence of Crashing Wings, which is definitively placed in a chambered position. In other words, chambering the minor arm better compliments the ending positioning of Crashing Wings and can provide the form with a slightly more symmetrical appearance, from an observer's perspective.

 

Rationale Against

Executing the accompanying positional cover of the minor arm more closely matches the practical execution of the self-defense technique. This positioning is distinctive of this technique and is purposely different from the final alignment of Crashing Wings; which purposely draws the minor arm to a chambered position. Mirroring the position of Crashing Wings would diminish from the designed maneuvering of Dominating Circles. Outside of the form's execution, this varied positioning also eliminates both the covering aspect of the maneuver and the ability to potentially convert the minor hand into a back-up strike.