The Details:
It's 59 at the house. I'm going to drive into Greenfield to The Studio to teach the 8:30 this morning. It's one of the last classes before closing The Studio next month.
The Practice:
After opening up, unlocking the doors, windows and starting the fans. I began with a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Walking focused on practicing long enough so that I could just feel the changes instead of counting the steps.
Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on full extension and pop on my punches and blocks.
Next I did a round of Seisan Kata using quality basics and stances as well as correct sequence, techniques and stances.
Next I did 1-6 of The 10+ and then Read and Phil came.Phil just stood at the doorway with a mask on, evidently Rob who was in Arnis class last night with Phil called to say he was sick but hadn't tested for CoVid 19 yet. Oy!!
After some conversation and discussion about the theme for the day's class:
"Calm Is A Super Power"
Start......Middle.......End
Part of the discussion is know when a part stops and during movements what moves and what doesn't move.
Next I finished The 10+ explaining what I was allowing to move and what parts I intended to keep still. I also talked about opening and closing the Kua without the knee moving as in the 3 swings and Song Gong.
After Phil left Read and I did a Round (right side) I recited the Taiji Classics during Part I. Read was able to get through Parts 1 & II and I did Part III on my own.
I finished with Healing Qigong, closing up and then went to the YMCA for a round of CYBEX strength training.
I saw Don McCauley on the street as I was walking to the YMCA. I'm going to get my Roger's Bass Drum Hoop back. Yay!