Continuing from the previous post Lockdown Learning 2a here.

The 3rd sub-movement is explained below :-

The study begins by learning how to step out of the way. The first movement teaches out to step out of the way by using a triangle even as we are using our left hand to either gently guide (or forcefully parry in actual application) a linear strike out of the way.

A more detailed learning of this part would involve :-

a) How do we train our ability to accurately parry?

b) How do we parry with power when we need to?

c) When and how do we step to get out of the way of the attack?

In this section I mentioned the rationale for the name of the techinque aka Grasp Sparrow’s Tail. The concept bears close examination as it teaches us how to stick and neutralize. At this point this is something we can keep in view and not worry too much about the learning.

What is important however is to practice a technique in the way that we would actually use it. Only then is the practice of form useful and meaningful.

Finally, the concept of hidden kicks is mentioned. I highlighted this to bring the point across for our fussiness in learning how to control the vertical axis in the first post here.