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This variation is generally considered non-destructive.

 

This variation changes the coordination of the maneuvers within either an individual self-defense technique or all of the self-defense techniques as a whole. The general coordination of the self-defense techniques should emphasize the major strikes within each self-defense technique, just as with a potential opponent; without unnecessary delays within any self-defense technique. While the transitions between self-defense techniques are generally considered to have more latitude in pauses or delays.

 

Although this variation is non-destructive, the practitioner should keep in mind that long pauses at any point during the execution of the form or at multiple points within the form can change the flow and feel of the form from one of smooth and fluid to one of being staccato and choppy. Also, delays can signal to the observer that the practitioner does not clearly remember the form or may have lost their place in the form and therefore should be used with effectiveness, rather than timidly or hesitantly.

 

The reason this variation is considered non-destructive is because, generally speaking, no specific information is changed within the form. Rather, the emphasis and visual perception of the form is instead affected. One should keep in mind that Short Form Three is ideally intended to be perceived by the observer as a smooth, fluid, dynamic and physically effective form. This is because this form is considered to be the transition form from the lower forms (dictionary forms) to the advanced forms (encyclopedic forms), with more visual and perceptual emphasis towards the advanced forms over that of the lower forms.

 

Note: To read more on coordination refer to Execution of Short Form Three, Form Coordination section of this guide.