The Details:
It's 56 at the house. I've got a standing video meeting with Jeff at 8:30. Ginnie went to Noho for a follow up on her hip.
The Practice:
Around 9 am I went out to The Deck with my training partners Echo and started with a full round of the 'original' 10 Exercises. I was focused on making The 10 more digestible for Students and not taking up too much time during a class. I'm hoping if students memorize the set they at least have a chance to incorporate them into a daily practice. Dr. Leung told me that as one ages the only thing left is the practice of The 10 Exercises. I've added the + part on my own, but I suspect that that will be too much of the average student to take on.
Do What You Can,
When You Can
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on monitoring the principles as I went into "NO MIND" mode.
Next I did Changes 5-8 (both sides) of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Mother (Animal) Form. Since I put this set into my weekly rotation I'm amazed at how comfortable and easy the Changes have become. Yay....Practice works!
Next I did a round of Anyo Lima. I had a glitch at the end but went back and worked it out. I focused on applications.
Next I did a round of Chinto Kata tuned into mobility and agility.
Next I went out to my main practice area and did a round of Monkey Staff (one side) focused on correct sequence and the overall quality of my postures as well as flow from posture to posture.
