The Details:
It's 71 at the house. The ground is wet. I called Sweet Lucy's Bakery and Shubal this morning.
The Practice:
I went out to The Deck around mid-morning with my trustee helper Echo to practice.
I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on overall health and consistency.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on correct head position and breathing in and out through the nose as well as imagining the applications throughout the Round.
Next I did Changes 1-4 (both sides) of Cheng Style Baguazhang's 8 Animal Set. I focused on consistency and the overall quality of my postures as well at the particulars of Cheng vs Yin Style Baguazhang Sets.
Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on sequence and applications. This is one of my favorite Anyo's! I did question how many 'step back and middle blocks' and how many lunge punches that are in this Anyo. I came up with more is better especially if you're attempting to use Modern Arnis as a base art; more basics are better than less. IMHO
Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on mobility and agility. The is a physically challenging Kata as one ages. Yup!
I finished with Standing PT and Healing Qigong as I returned to the house to journal my practice in this blog.
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