Long Form 3

Long Form Three is an unusual and distinct form. It completes the theme of applied attacks (grabs, holds, locks, and chokes) that Short Form Three began, and it starts the study of lines and circles: how motion travels on each and moves from one to the other. Its many isolation sequences and its focus on linear motion give it a staccato feel, and this guide explains why that is necessary for what the form sets out to do.

In many respects it is the nexus point between the lower and higher forms, with characteristics of both.

What’s inside

• The history of Long Form Three, including the changes made to the form since its creation
• The salutation, signifying, and a step-by-step guide to executing the form
• Variations, focal points, and how to improve your execution
• A sequence-by-sequence analysis, and a comparison with each of the earlier forms
• 28 frequently asked questions
• Quizzes, with answers
• Appendices on circles and lines; pivots and levers; stability, mobility, and availability; and major, minor, and applied attacks

Who it’s for

Designed for everyone, from the beginner learning the form to the advanced practitioner and instructor. Use it to learn the form, to polish it, or to answer the questions your students ask.