Would anyone like to share their thoughts on the differences in application for these moves? They are almost identical in end game but clearly different due to the choice of nomenclature, much like 'Strum the Pipa' and 'Raise Hands Upward'.
'Wild Horse Parts Mane' for us can have multiple applications. To name a few - block opposite arm, move to the outside, slip arm across chest and use chest to break the elbow. Another instance would be blocking the arm while closing the gap and leading to a leg trap/throw.
'Flying Diagonally' - in the long form this has a strange setup and not one that clearly shows it's intended use. I have seen the layout (written order of postures) of a Yang Fighting set and there it was used after a forward shoulder stroke attack. I don't have a version of the Yang Fighting Set so I'm basing my assumptions off the long form and basic fighting principles.
They both contain 'Split' and 'Pluck' energy so the use must be similar...so why the difference?
Any input is welcome, but I'm particularly interested in comments from those studying Michuan, or pre-Yang Chen Fu Yang Style. If unwilling to discuss openly you can PM me. If you're not interested in sharing this knowledge, perhaps you'd at least provide the sequence of postures leading/following this move in things you've studied other than YCF or Communist Taijiquan?
Thanks in advance. I look forward to responses.
Randy Brown