Earl Weiss
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I expect many will disagree with some or all of the following but it helps make for a good discussion when people agree , at least for that discussion, how terms are defined.
I know there is no generally accepted definition and the answer may be system specific. I think the "Forms" in TMA likely have characteristics not contained in a "Combination" . For instance a form may contain combinations but a combination won't contain a form/ (Kind of like you can put a boat on a ship but can't put a ship on a boat. )
I would say most combinations may contain 2,3,4,or 5 techniques. They will also fit the parameters set by competition rues if that is what you are training for. They may also be focused on a goal of a single opponent, and this opponent will usually be in front of you.
Forms will have very specific technical parameters (Stances used, stance lengths and widths, Targets for certain techniques, striking surface used etc. ) and not restricted by any rule set.
Combinations may have few if any technical parameters.
Forms my have esthetic and / or philosophical considerations not found in combinations.
Forms may be designed to practice both sides equally and you would need to practice a combination with each side forward if that is how you train to fight / spar.
Combinations are often constructed to vary the level and / or angle of the technique in order to create the opening. This may or may be present in forms but to a lesser extent.
So, is this there a "Difference".
I know there is no generally accepted definition and the answer may be system specific. I think the "Forms" in TMA likely have characteristics not contained in a "Combination" . For instance a form may contain combinations but a combination won't contain a form/ (Kind of like you can put a boat on a ship but can't put a ship on a boat. )
I would say most combinations may contain 2,3,4,or 5 techniques. They will also fit the parameters set by competition rues if that is what you are training for. They may also be focused on a goal of a single opponent, and this opponent will usually be in front of you.
Forms will have very specific technical parameters (Stances used, stance lengths and widths, Targets for certain techniques, striking surface used etc. ) and not restricted by any rule set.
Combinations may have few if any technical parameters.
Forms my have esthetic and / or philosophical considerations not found in combinations.
Forms may be designed to practice both sides equally and you would need to practice a combination with each side forward if that is how you train to fight / spar.
Combinations are often constructed to vary the level and / or angle of the technique in order to create the opening. This may or may be present in forms but to a lesser extent.
So, is this there a "Difference".