The Details:
It's 68 at the house. We go up to the lake later today to sail. Time will tell.....
The Practice:
I started with guitar practice and reading a poem from Evidence "The Poet Always Carries A Notebook"
Around mid-morning I went out on The Deck to practice.
I started with a full round of The 10+ I continue to tweak the set attempting to enhance the overall health benefits from doing them, realizing that no matter the quality of the exercise, you still have to DO THEM DAILY or at least as consistently as your level allows. The main thing in being consistent is to access self-discipline and not really on your 'mood'.
Consistency beats intensity time and time again...no matter the endeavor! IMHO
Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics in Parts I & II. I remained focused on TL Breathing in and out the nose with a focus on natural breathing only linking it to my movements when it naturally felt right. NO forcing of the breath!! As Master Choi would say "Don't bother your breathing" Good advice!
Next I did Standing PT and Healing Qigong.
Next I did Changes 1-4 of Cheng Style Baguazhang's 8 Mother Palms. I recently ran across a video of Master Zhang Jie performing this set in a demonstration back in 1992, I attempted to incorporate some of what I saw into my Changes with some success.
Next I did a round of Anyo Pito (#7) focused primarily on correct sequence. I learned this Anyo from Guro Jay Spiro the year (1987) I attended the Michigan Modern Arnis Camp hosted by Terry (?) outside in-between buildings. The Prof. (Remy Presas) stopped us after a short while. I'm amazed that I can remember it at all. That was the only instruction I ever received on this Anyo. Luckily I've kept it up!
Next I did a round of Sunsu Katat focused on correct movements in the correct direction. This the Kata that I taught the least during my 40 year tenure as Sensei of the American Karate System. The primary way I made a living was teaching Karate.
Next I did a round of Taiji Jian (straight double edged sword) reciting the names of the postures throughout the form. I focused my eyes on the tip of the Jian.
I finished by coming inside and journaling todays practice here in this blog.
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