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This variation is generally considered destructive.

 

The transitional foot maneuver between sides of executing the second half of the self-defense technique Repeated Devastation is changed. This variation is accomplished by changing the transitional foot maneuver sequence from being a front-foot-to-back-foot switch (from behind) into being executed with an intermediate horse stance (#6 - #7a) instead. This variation essentially comes down to an argument of foot maneuver category completion vs adhering to traditional norms.

 

Rationale for Switch

Executing the maneuver sequence with the switch can be directly related to the transitional switch demonstrated earlier in the self-defense technique Parting Wings (#4). Executing this maneuver without the switch then does not demonstrate the opposite (type and direction) of maneuver, and leaves a missing foot maneuver (and other information) from the forms as a division of the system. Therefore, this detracts from the overall definition and purpose of the American Kenpo forms and potentially the system as a whole.

 

Rationale for Horse

Executing the maneuver sequence with the horse stance places the conclusion of the form back to its original starting position. If the other foot maneuver option is chosen, then the form would conclude one stance distance from its starting position. Executing the sequence in this manner better adheres with traditional standards, which prescribe that forms should start and end in the same location. Furthermore, doing the foot maneuver in this manor will better adhere to the stance theme, by adding another horse stance to the form, which also faces a new angle (6:00).