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The beginning sequence of the form is a logical continuation of the sequence started in Short Form One. |
Short Form Three starts with Destructive Twins because it is the opposite (defensive offense) to the sequences of the lower forms and because it uses both the front and rear hand simultaneously - which also continues the thread of the sequence. |
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Short Form Three's foot pattern compliments Long Form Two's foot pattern. |
The longest diagonal foot pattern of Long Form Two is the 1:30-7:30 line, but Short Form Three's longest diagonal foot pattern is 10:30-4:30. |
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Short Form Three only has one semi-live attack. |
The only semi-live technique in the form is Fatal Cross. One major reason for its inclusion in this form is that it is a preview of things to come in future forms. Fatal Cross is also the exact middle technique of the form, with an equal number of techniques before and after it (six). Also of note, every move in the technique is executed with both hands simultaneously. Finally, Fatal Cross has other significant importance to Short Form Three (also Long Form Two, Short Form Two, and Long Form One) and should be analyzed further. |
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The elbows of Long Form Two compliment the elbows of Short Form Three. |
The ending of Long Form Two can be directly correlated to the elbows of Short Form Three in a number of ways and should be analyzed further. Some relations are commonly taught, while others are obscure and often only uncovered via skilled analysis. |