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One of the features of the forms is that they start out very basic and continue to add complexity as one progresses through the system. Short Form One through Long Form Two illustrate physical motion starting from a very basic maneuver (i.e., defense only) up to a far more complex physical demonstration (i.e., multiple offensive maneuvers executed simultaneously).

 

To continue in the thread of increasing complexity, Short Form Three introduces composing a form from the execution of self-defense techniques. From a defensive perspective, the most simplistic type of self-defense technique is one executed against a non-threatening or non-moving attack (i.e., dead-handed and semi-live). Thus, it is only logical that Short Form Three would be comprised of these types of physical attacks and not more advanced and sophisticated ones (i.e., live, multiple attackers, weapons, etc.).