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(Copyright 1967)
This was the first published explanation of Short Form One. It's description included mainly the right side of the form, but also gave a description of how to do the left side. It was very terse in it's descriptions, illustrations, and information taught in the form. But, it exposed the reader to a reference into Mr. Parker's thoughts at a moderately early time in American Kenpo's history.
(Copyright 1970)
The Pasadena school belt manuals were never published, but were handed out to students to be used during their classes and for personal study. They were essentially a list of the basics, forms, sets, etc. that were to be learned at a specific rank, prior to moving onto a new rank. Many organizations, schools, and teachers still use similar sheets / manuals for their students. Short Form One is listed in the Orange belt manual. Please keep in mind that at this time in American Kenpo history there was no yellow belt.
(Copyright 1972)
This was the second published explanation of Short Form One. It's description only included the right side of the form. This description was considered the standard until the publication of the Infinite Insight series.
(Copyright 1987)
This was the third, and most comprehensive, explanation of Short Form One. It’s description gave not only the physical and pictorial narration of this form, but the first written comprehensive analysis of this form. It also gave a written illustration of how to execute the second side of this form. This explanation is still considered by most to be the most widely read version of this form.