The Sets

[Rob Broad]

This question is to all the seniors on the panel. What is the signifigance of the sets? More so why a 1 and a 2. finally, who does not use a 1 and a 2 and why?

 

[Goldendragon7]

What is the significance of the sets?

Mr. Parker has divided the forms into 3 categories..... Short & Long 1 & 2 are considered the Dictionaries to the System, Short 3 and beyond are considered the Encyclopedias to the System, and all the sets are considered the Appendices to the System.

Dictionaries define movement.
Encyclopedia explain movement.
Appendices give further detailed information on specific topics.

If you examine the Basics "categories" to the System Mr. Parker left us, you'll find .......

Stances
Blocks
Parries
Punches
Strikes
Finger Techniques
Kicks
Foot Maneuvers

Now examine the Sets he left.......

Blocks
Appendices = Stance Set 1 & 2

Blocks & Parries
Appendices = Blocking Set 1 & 2

Punches & Strikes
Appendices = Striking Set 1 & 2

Finger Techniques
Appendices = Finger Set 1 & 2

Kicks
Appendices = Kicking Set 1 & 2

Foot maneuvers are involved in all of the forms and sets.....

I find it interesting, how 'bout you? Hmmmm

Why a 1 and a 2?

A Beginning and Advanced ....

Who does not use a 1 and a 2 and why?

That would be for all those that do not use them to answer.
I personally use them all.

:asian:

 

[Rob Broad]

I owuld to see what the other seniors have to say about the sets.

 

[Michael Billings]

... and Club Set, 2 Man Set (not Mass Attacks), Staff Set, etc.?

-Michael