The inward block sequence is as follows:
| 1) | step forward into a right neutral bow while delivering a hammering, right, inward block to the front while drawing the left hand to a left chambered position, in a fist, at the your left side |
| 2) | slightly settle into stance with the execution of a right, hammering outward hand-sword to the front at neck level |
| 3) | continue the previous motion of your right hand until it draws to your right side, palm-up and in a fist, while simultaneously rotating to your right into a right forward bow with a left, thrusting, horizontal, four finger poke at eye level |
| 4) | rotate to your left, returning to a right neutral bow with a right, forward, thrusting, vertical, four finger spear hand at rib level, while simultaneously retracting your left hand into a left chambered position, hand open and palm up |
| 5) | step through forward into a left neutral bow, repeating the above steps on the left side |
An analysis of this sequence exposes the following information:
•it utilizes both two-in-one timing and one-in-one timing
•elements of the sequence isolate the power principle of torque (but not back-up mass)
•there is no transitional maneuver between the first and second side
•the block / hand-sword demonstrates full 'degree of' opening the hand
•up to the third strike, it replicates Long Form One, but with an insert strike (hand-sword) and stepping forward
•the final (finger poke) strike stance rotation reverses the motion of the previous (finger poke) strike
•the first finger poke is horizontal (based upon its potential target - the eyes)
•the second finger poke is vertical (based upon the positioning of the previous finger poke)
•some positioning in the sequence does NOT allow for Economy of Motion - but rather extended Path of Travel
Inward Block Specific Information
An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:
•the block is delivered with the side of the weapon (arm)
•the block is executed with right arm first - i.e. the strong side
Right / Left Inward Block Specific Information
An analysis of these specific maneuvers exposes the following information:
•the Method of Execution of the block is hammering due to the Point of Origin of the arm during the meditating horse
•the retraction of the rear arm to a chambered position places the practitioner in 'non-realistic' position - i.e. the rear hand is positioned for Path of Travel of the next left handed maneuver - not for protecting the body
Hand-sword Specific Information
An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:
•the strike is executed from Point of Origin of the completion of the block
•the strike has a Line of Sight to its potential target
•the settle with the hand-sword demonstrates the concept of Body English
•the settle introduces a small degree of Gravitational Marriage into the sequence
•the positioning of the rear hand does not allow for direct Line of Sight to any potential target to the front
Horizontal, Four Finger Poke Specific Information
An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:
•the strike is executed using one-in-one timing
•the strike is executed from Point of Origin, but not Line of Sight
•the shift forward causes the practitioner to slightly Close the Gap
•the strike also employes the power principle of back-up mass
•the opposite arm is retracted creating a posture that is not covered (checked)
•the forward bow demonstrates a Brace Angle
•the forward bow dramatically increases the range of the rear arm
•the strike borrows momentum (force) from the previous maneuver
Vertical, Four Finger Poke Specific Information
An analysis of this specific maneuver exposes the following information:
•the strike is executed using one-in-one timing
•the strike has a Line of Sight to its potential target
•the shift back to the Neutral Bow causes the practitioner to slightly Open the Gap
•the opposite arm is retracted creating posture that is not covered (checked)
•the strike relies upon Body Alignment
•the previous maneuver prepares (cocks) this maneuver