Tuesday Practice - Day 9,195 -

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #1 in the rotation.

It's Day 9,195 in my quest to do 10,000 consecutive day's of Taiji practice! My experiment is to do 'a Round of Taiji a Day' until November 15, 2028. I started the experiment on Saturday June 30, 2001. So far so good!!

The Ponton's are coming at 10 for an hour.

I scheduled to meet with Bobby Kay at 11:30 at China Gourmet.

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:16. It rained overnight. and it's drizzling this morning. Looks like a wash out kind of day

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Cane (both sides) focused on Sequence (especially the left side) and Health.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on Jumping, Applications and Basics.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on Basics, Retracting my Kicks and Applications.

Next I went into the YMCA and did a round of CYBEX and 10 minutes on the eliptical trainer.

Next I filled the Lexus with gas and met with B K at the China Gourmet.

Next I did a Round (left side) in the apron of my garage after I arrived home from town.

That's it for today.......I just realized I didn't do any Baguazhang.... Oh well...I'll double up tomorrow.

Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 60 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:15.

The Ponton's are coming tomorrow so we need to prepare the house.

There are a few houses to drive by in Chesterfield, NH

The Practice:

I did all four Modern Arnis Cane Anyo (both sides) in the driveway focused on Technique.

Next I weeded the driveway and then more weeding as I went up to my main training area.

Once I arrived at my main training area and I started with The Finger Exercises for Cognition then a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides) all 8 Palms ( I was focused on Cultivating Qi: 1) Double Yin Palm, 2) Circulating Yin Qi 3) Floating Wood Palm, Yin Qi 4) Floating Cloud Palm, Yang Qi 5) The Eagle Seizes It's Prey, 6) Double Yang Palm, 7) Circulating Yang Qi, 8) Harmonizing/Balancing Yin/Yang)

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo focused on Basics and Techniques as well as Applications.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on Breathing and Dynamic Tension.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on observing the Principles.

Next I did Standing (all 8 Postures) and Healing Qigong.

Next I weeded my way back to the house.

That's it for today.

We're off to look at houses and have lunch.

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7

It's a cool 59 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:14.

We are trying to make a decision about the electric motor of Peter's (RIP) that Katarina is selling. We're not sure if it will work on our 17' O'Day Daysailor..... Hmmmm!

Ginnie is having lunch with Melinda for her Birthday (August 19th)

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Double Dao using my wooden broadswords (above) I focused on Shoulder, Wrist and Arm Health and Sequence.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 on both sides (Phoenix, Rooster, Chi-ling, Monkey) I focused on Posture, Sequence, Spinning, Health and Applications.

Next I did a round of Anyo Pito focused on Sequence and Technique

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata focused on Basics, Sequence (especially at the end) and Applications.

Next I weeded back to the house. I need to take my sweatshirt off.

Next I weeded back out to my main training area.

Next I did a full round of The 10 adding to #4, #5, #6, #9 and #10. I focused on Consistency, Health and Coordination (Harmony)

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I focused on:

"Neither Severance nor Splice"

Next I did Standing (all 8 Postures) and Healing Qigong.

I weeded back to the house to journal today's practices.

That's it for today...... 

Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #6 in the rotation.

It's 54 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:13.

Shubal is having his 82nd birthday party today. It's also Evvies birthday and their Anniversary.

The Party starts at 2:00

The Practice:

I started with the finger exercise for cognition and brain health.

Next I went up to my main training area and did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on Sequence, Location on The Circle and Technique/Posture.

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim focused on Basics, Stance Work, Applications and Sequence.

Next I did a round of Kusanku focused on Stance Work, Double Knife Hand Challenges (The Original), Mobility and Agility.

Next I did a brief Warm Up focused on Consistency and Health.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on Principles and Sequence/Staying on the Left Side.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

Next I weeded as I went down to The Driveway to get a Staff.

Next I did a round of Lo Family Staff focused on Health and Low Stances.

Next I did more weeding as I returned to the house.

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 66 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:12.

I went to the Incandescent Brewery last evening to meet with Jack (Patrick) Chris & Jim and watch Patrick play at the Open Mic every third Thursday of the Month. 

The Practice:

I did the Finger Cognition Exercises inside. It's coming....Slowly!

I went out to my main training area and weeded as I walked out there. There's no shortage of weeds that need to be pulled! 

Next I did a brief Warm Up using the first few exercises from The 10 focused on Health and Well Being.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) I did #3 (Bear) twice on each side trying to flush out the proper Sequence. I think I've got it squared away.

Next I did a round of Anyo Lima focused on solidifying the Sequence and Techniques.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on Jumping and Spinning for Agility and Mobility.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I stayed focused on Relaxed Balance while Stepping and Kicking.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did some weeding in my practice area.

Next I did a round of Lo Family Staff in The Driveway.

Next I did a row of Redonda with Staff

Next I did some weeding in The Driveway

That's it for today........

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 61 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:11.

We've got an 10:45 appointment to get oriented to the RIBB at SYC by Bob Lupien.

I set an alarm for 6:30 this morning so I could shower and practice before going up to SYC.

The Practice:

I started inside with the first half (upper body) of Sifu Ray's Warm Ups.

Next I went out to my main training area and did a full round of The 10 adding to #6, #9 and #10. I focused on Health, Leg Strength, Balance, Flexibility and Coordination.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting then observing the Taiji Classics. I focused on staying of the Left Side, Balance and Connecting to Nature Qi.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I weeded on my way back to the house.

That's all I had time for today. We're off to SYC to meet with Bob.

Taijiquan

 

                                                         Master Liang - T'ai Chi Ch'uan

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #5 in the rotation.

It's 59 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:09.

I want to re-do the Craigslist ad for my Volvo to include the 17" wheels.

The boy'z are coming to play music from 2-4 this afternoon. Shubal cancelled. He has too much to do to prepare for his party on Saturday.

I'm contemplating Bill Chases O'Day 19.2.....Hmmm!

The Practice:

I went up to my main practice area and started with a brief Warm Up

Next I did Yin Style Baguzhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the names of the Postures throughout. I focused on the overall quality of the Form.

Next I did a round of Anyo Lima focused on Basics, Stance Work and Applications.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on Jumping and Spinning, Agility and Mobility.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on which side I was on. I started on the right but then began to question my choice at the beginning of Part II. After thinking about it I decided to switch to the right side. I remained on the right for the rest of the Form.

Next I did Standing (all 8 Postures) and Healing Qigong

Next I weeded my way to the garage and did a round of Monkey Staff in The Driveway. I focused on the overall quality of my Techniques.

That's it for today.......

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #4 

It's 57 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:08.

The Practice:

I started in my main training area with the finger exercises for cognition and a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused full extension and focus when doing Basic Kicks and Punches as well as Applications.

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on Stance Work, Timming and Basics.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) reciting the Names of the Postures throughout.

Next I did a full round of The 10 Exercises focused on Consistency, Leg Strength and Health.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I & II

Next I did all 8 Standing Postures and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (both sides) in The Driveway. I focused on Jumping and Low Stances.

Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #3 

It's 58 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:07. 

Genna is coming up later today (I think).

I'm still waiting on Volvo Travis to buy my Volvo. It's been like pulling teeth. I reminds me of selling Lampblack Road! Ugh!!

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Dao using my wooden broadsword (above)

Next I did a round of Pa-Kua Knife focused on Health, Cognition, Agility, Mobility and Sequence.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on Jumping and Applications.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on Stances, Basics and the Four Energies; Hard, Soft, Whipping and Dynamic Tension.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the Names of the Postures wherever I could. 

Next I drove into town to return my Plate to Rist Insurance and grocery shop at Food City.

After arriving back home I put the groceries away and went up to my main practice area and did the finger exercises and a brief Warm Up I also went into The Barn and tried "hanging" by my fingers. Oy!

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics+ during Parts I & II

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #2 in the rotation.

It's 65 at the house and it's raining. The forecast is for a rainy day. The sunrise was at 6:06.

Travis from NY is calling later today about the Volvo. He's maybe coming up tomorrow?

I sent Travis (Volvo) the video I made of the car this morning.

It's Liz Brinkerhoff's 75th birthday today. I texted her about getting together on Wed. Sept. 16th in the late afternoon with Wayne and Bobby.

The Practice:

I started inside with a brief Warm Up.

Next I went out on The Deck and did a Round (left side) focused on Reverse Paristaltic Action in my legs and observing the Taiji Classics throughout.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused Sequence, Basics and Applications.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on the changes I've made to this Kata

Next I did all 8 Standing Postures and Healing Qigong.

Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #1 in the rotation.

It's 61 at the house. Next week is forecast to be cooler. The sunrise was at 6:05.

I've got to mow a bit more today. Otherwise I don't have anything scheduled.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Cane (both sides). I'm finding it easier to do the left side. I focused on shoulder and wrist health as well as deeper Stances and Jumping.

Next I went up to my main training area and did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang figure eight Cirlce Walking (both sides) focused on Kou Bu, Bai Bu (Hook Step, Swing Step)

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on Jumping and adding more Pop and Focus to my Punches and Blocks.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on Snap and Power in my Punches, Kicks and Blocks.

Next I did a full round of The 10 adding to #6, #9 and #10 I focused on Health, Leg Strength, and Consistency.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II and observing and attention throughout the form

Next I did all 8 Standing Postures and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today. I have more correspondence with Travis on the 98 Volvo S70 T5.

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #8 in the rotation.

It's 61 at the house. It looks like it rained overnight. The sunrise was at 6:04.

I've got an 8-9 internet meeting with Jeff this morning. One of the topics is Malcolm's Black Belt Testing.

Ryan is coming up from CT this evening to purchase my Volvo S70 t5. He's bringing a trailer to take it back to CT. I hope it all works out. I just learned that he is not coming today or this weekend. Depending on how things go on Sunday maybe he will schedule next week??

The Practice:

I started with a round of the four Modern Arnis Cane Anyos (both sides) focused on correct Sequence, Direction and Staying on the side I started on.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms Changes 1-8 (both sides) focused on doing the changes in the correct Gua on the Circle and reciting the names of the Palms throughout. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo focused on Basics and Sequence.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on Abdominal Breathing and making my breath audible as well as Dynamic Tension.

Next I did a round of The (original) 10 focused on Consistency and Health.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #7 in the rotation.

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:03.

We've got Cole Hazell (realtor) coming at 10:00 this morning to give us an appraisal for 515 Brattleboro Road.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Double Dao using my wooden Broadswords. I focused on Technique and Sequence. 

Next I went up to my main training area and did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the names of the Palms wherever I could (5 - Phoenix, 6- Unicorn/Bear, 7- Eagle/Monkey, 8- Lion) 

Next I did a round of Anyo Pito focused on Sequence, Direction and Technique.

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata flushing out the ending Sequence.

Next I did a brief Warm Up focused on Consistency and Health.

Next I did a Round (right side) Observing the Classics throughout. I focused on Refining and Cultivating.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.