Finger Set 1


Name: Finger Set #1
Number of Sections: 13
Number of Moves: 42
Official (24 Tech) Location: Purple Belt
32 Tech Location: Purple Belt
16 Tech Location: Blue Belt
Accumulative Journal: Purple Belt

Finger Set 1 Step By Step

Open with the Salutation & begin in a meditative horse stance

Section 1
- Side A (1)
  - Deliver a right horizontal finger thrust to eye level (palm down, long range),
  - Left hand remains cocked at the left hip in a clenched fist.
- Side B (2)
  - Deliver a left horizontal finger thrust to eye level (palm down, long range),
  - Right hand cocks at the right hip with an open hand palm up.
Section 2
- Side A (3)
  - Deliver a right vertical finger thrust to solar plexus level (palm in, mid range).
  - Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
- Side B (4)
  - Deliver a left vertical finger thrust to solar plexus level (palm in, mid range).
  - Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
Section 3
- Side A (5)
  - Deliver a right upward finger thrust to the floating ribs level (palm up, close range).
  - Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
- Side B (6)
  - Deliver a left upward finger thrust to floating rib level (palm up, close range).
  - Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
Section 4
- Side A (7)
  - Deliver a right horizontal finger thrust over your left shoulder.
  - Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
- Side B (8)
  - Deliver a left horizontal finger thrust over your right shoulder.
  - Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
Section 5
- Step 1 (9)
  - Bring your right hand up to meet your left
  - Bring both hands down to the front and center of your body
  - Deliver right and left upward snapping finger thrusts (palm up) to throat level.
- Step 2 (10)
  - As your hands recoil have them cross, right over left, into two-finger poke position,
  - Immediately deliver double two-finger pokes to eye level.
Section 6
- Side A
  - Step 1 (11)
    - Execute a left downward horizontal heel palm check,
    - Cock your right hand in a vertical crane hand position,
    - Your left hand covers below your right elbow.
  - Step 2 (12)
    - Execute a right overhead finger whip to eye level.
- Side B
  - Step 2 (13)
    - Execute a right downward horizontal heel palm check,
    - Cock your left hand in a vertical crane hand position,
    - Your right hand covers below your left elbow to eye level.
  - Step 2 (14)
    - Execute a left overhead finger whip to eye level.
Section 7
- Side A
  - Step 1 (15)
    - Execute a left inward downward horizontal forearm and heel palm check,
    - Execute a right outward downward parry in an underhand crane hand position,
    - Your left hand covers above your right elbow.
  - Step 2 (16)
    - Execute a right underhand finger whip toward groin level.
- Side B
  - Step 1 (17)
    - Execute a right inward downward horizontal forearm and heel palm check,
    - Execute a left outward downward parry in an underhand crane hand position,
    - Your right hand covers above your left elbow.
  - Step 2 (18)
    - Execute a left underhand finger whip toward groin level.
Section 8
- Side A
  - Step 1 (19)
    - With your left hand still cocked at your left hip, execute a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand; continuing the motion in an outward/upward circular fashion
  - Step 2 (20)
    - Deliver a right inward horizontal finger slice (palm up) at eye level.
    - Immediately follow with a right outward horizontal finger slice (palm down) at eye level.
- Side B
  - Step 1 (21)
    - Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand finishing on the right hip.
  - Step 2 (22)
    - Deliver a left inward horizontal finger slice (palm up) at eye level that instantly reverses direction into a left outward horizontal finger slice (palm down).
Section 9
- Side A
  - Step 1 (23)
    - Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing on the left hip.
  - Step 2 (24)
    - Deliver a right inward circular five finger claw to eye level that instantly reverses its direction into a right outward circular five finger claw.
- Side B
  - Step 1 (25)
    - Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing on the right hip.
  - Step 2 (26)
    - Deliver a left inward circular five finger claw to eye level that instantly reverses its direction into a left outward circular five finger claw.
Section 10
- Side A
  - Step 1 (27)
    - Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a left rear underhand heel palm claw to groin level
  - Step 2 (28)
    - Deliver a right inward overhead heel palm claw at eye level.
- Side B
  - Step 1 (29)
    - Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a right underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
  - Step 2 (30)
    - Deliver a left inward overhead heel palm claw to eye level.
Section 11
- Side A
  - Step 1 (31)
    - Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a left rear underhand heel palm claw to groin level,
  - Step 2 (32)
    - Deliver a right front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
- Side B
  - Step 1 (33)
    - Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a right underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
  - Step 2 (34)
    - Deliver a left front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
Section 12
- Step 1 (35)
  - With your left hand remaining in position, deliver a right front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
- Step 2 (36)
  - Execute a double upward finger thrust, continuing the motion into double upward finger flicks at eye level.
- Step 3 (37)
  - Deliver twin outward thumb hooks to eye level.
- Step 4 (38)
  - Execute two side outward overhead heel palm claws at face level
  - Continue the outward heel palm claws in an outward downward fashion until they reach your thighs. (Heel palm connects first then fingers)
Section 13
- Step 1 (39)
  - Deliver a right inward two-finger eye hook.
- Step 2 (40)
  - Deliver a left inward two-finger eye hook.
Closing
- Step 1 (41)
  - Cover your right clenched fist with your left open hand.
- Step 2 (42)
  - Close your meditative horse stance.

Finger Set 1 Contains

Stances
- Attention
- Horse
Methods of utilizing the finger tips:
- Clawing
- Hooking
- Lifting
- Slicing
- Snapping
- Thrusting
- Whipping
Weapons formed by the fingers:
- Four-finger thrust
- Two-finger poke
- Crane’s head
- Finger slice (palm up)
- Finger slice (palm down)
- Heel Palm Claw
- Thumb Hook
- Two-finger eye hook
Parries:
- Outward Downward (shape of crane)
- Inward Downward Diagonal Heel Palm
- Inward Forearm
- Outward Forearm
Checks:
- Downward Horizontal Heel Palm
- Inward Downward Horizontal Forearm and Heel Palm
Finger Strikes:
- Horizontal Finger Thrust (palm down)
- Vertical Finger Thrust (palm in)
- Upward Finger Thrust (palm up)
- Back Over The Shoulder Finger Thrust
- Upward Snapping Finger Thrust (palm up)
- Two-Finger Eye Poke
- Overhead Finger Whip
- Underhand Finger Whip
- Inward Horizontal Finger Slice (palm up)
- Outward Horizontal Finger Slice (palm down)
- Inward Circular Five-Finger Claw
- Outward Circular Five-Finger Claw
- Back Underhand Heel Palm Claw (stiff-arm)
- Inward Overhead Heel Palm and Claw
- Front Underhand Heel Palm Claw
- Upward Finger Flicks
- Outward Thumb Hooks
- Side Outward Overhead Heel Palm Claws
- Inward Two-Finger Eye Hooks
Movements utilizing the finger tips as weapons.
Movements that teach continuity and economy of motion from a stationary stance.
The double factor concept.
Basic hand weapons with checks and covers.
Pokes over the opposite shoulder.
Attacks to the three levels of protection as well as to the three depth zones.
Linear & Circular movements.
Hidden transitions.
Checks that become parries and parries that become checks

Finger Set 1 Teaches

How to properly gauge distance to the various depth zones.
How to strike to the various zones of protection.
How to properly aim and strike specific targets with prescribed weapons.
How to thrust (vertical and/or with the palms up) straight ahead or over the shoulder.
Knowledge of diversified targets and weapons to ensure multiple effect.
How to use fingers in a set or form.
How to employ the double factor:
- continuity with power.
- flowery movements with torque.
- check with a strike.
- strike with a check.
The various methods of executing the finger tips as weapons.
Utilization of close range weapons.
Movements that teach Economy of Motion by employing:
- Continuity of Motion.
- The “With” Principle.
- Reverse motion as a defense or an offense.
- Returning motion as a defense or an offense.
- Contouring.
- Sequential Flow.
- Point of Origin.
- Double Factor.
- Geometric Path of Action.
How different angles of delivery influences one’s methods of execution and choice of weapons.
The value of ‘Points of Reference’ in developing accuracy.
How to simultaneously strike in different directions, paths, and/or dimensions.
How to simultaneously execute different methods of execution.
How to attack various depth zones, both to the front and the rear.
How to attack various height zones, both to the front and the rear.
How to graft principles and methods of execution.
The use of Body Fusion.
How to take advantage of a pivot point.
Knowledge of diversified targets and weapons to insure multiple effects.
How to properly gauge the distance of your strikes.
How to attack from Obscure Zones.
The use of Dead Motion Deception.
The use of Object Obscurity.
How to elongate circles and round corners.
The use of an “open ended triangle” as a defense
How to use the Hinge Supported Concept to magnify damage
The development of precision movement
How to properly aim and strike specific targets with specific weapons
The use of the tail end speed from a whip to gain acceleration
Employment of the Pin Point Effect

Notes

During the beginning sequence you are varying the depth of the new strikes. Shorten the distance approximately one hand length for the 2nd set and another hand length for the 3rd.

Finger Set 1 Step By Step

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