The Details:
It's 69 at the house. It's forecast to be super hot this afternoon. I have Jeff coming at 10 for a private lesson and then there's supper at Spofford Lake.
"I have no secret of success but hard work"
The Practice:
I went out to my main practice before Jeff came and started with a brief warm up using the first few of The 10.
Next I did a Round (left side) I recited the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I got the sides a bit confused at the end of Part II. I remained equanimous and simply adjusted accordingly.
Once Jeff came we started with discussing tuition for private lessons and corrections for Malcolm.
Next we worked on the first row of Seisan Kata and adjusted the end of the first row (double punch) and the turn around and x block followed by double shuto's to the rear.
Next we worked on Dragon's Back: Using the lower body power and getting to express energy in the fingertips.
Next we worked on Taiji Short Cane's first row, focused on using the lower body.
Next we worked on The Taiji Dance and worked on the sequence on the second side at Part VII.
Next we worked on the first two rows of Taiji 13 Spear Set. The third row needs work!
Next we worked on two knife drills; #1 (the original) #2 (the ice pick) The ice pick drill need attention.
Next we worked on Cheng Style Baguazhangs 8 Animal Set: Changes #1 (The Lion Opens It's Mouth) & #2 (Snake Palm).
We finished and I came inside to journal today's practice and private lesson.