Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:21. The low tide was at 10:21.

Notes:

I'm waiting on John Jr. from the Mcgrew Garage Door to deliver the sticker and paper work to prove that the garage door is 'impact resistant' for the insurance agent.

I'm going up to Gaff's in Port Orange later this morning.

I'm trying to get out to The sunrise with a camera (Sony) and tripod this morning. I didn't bring my camera but I did manage to get to the beach for sunrise. It's better earlier! I shot the sunrise with my IPhone 15. 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10 and added the Three Swings and Song Gong at #10. I focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part II. 

"Hang the Muscles, 

Open the Joints"

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on full turn to the rear. I recited the names of the postures on some of them. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim tuned into applications and full extension.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on mobility and agility.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:22. The low tide was at 9:19.

Notes:

I received a long text from Mike Stempel about his son Jordan earlier this week. 

This morning I received a checking in email from Malcolm. 

The Practice:

I started inside with a full round of Dumbbell and TRX routine. 

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

Next I did Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). 

It started to rain so I went inside to eat breakfast and journal today's practice. 

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:24. The low tide was at 8:18.

Notes:

It's Eli C. 14th birthday today. Flair is coming between 9-noon to service our air conditioning system.

The Practice:

I practiced in the soft sand on the west side of the big black pipe.

I started with a full round of The 10 focused on consistency and health. 

My energy level has been very low lately. I'm not sure what the cause is so I just keep doing the best I can!

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) tuned into using the correct sequence/direction and placement of the circle. I had to spend a bit of extra time on #8 to get it right.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into getting back to the rotation of Forms.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata tuned in to mobility and agility as well as sequence/direction.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on overall health and balance.

Next I did a full round of Standing Meditation (all 8 Postures) and Healing Qigong.

I was out of gas! I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

Monday Practice

  

The Details:

It's 61 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:37. The low tide was at 7:18. 

Notes:

We pressure washed the front and side of the house.

The Practice:

I started with a brief Warm Up using the first 4 of The 10

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on consistency.

The beach was crowded with tourists and I didn't have any gas left knowing that I needed to go to Public's for groceries and then start the house project I cut my practice short and returned to the house.

Sunday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 60 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:27. The low tide was at 5:36.

Notes:

Ginnie burned three fingers on her left hand yesterday and needed to go to the Emergency Room.

We have brunch with Bill and Nevin at 12:15 at the Bakers Table. It's forecast to be 80 this afternoon so it should be ok to dine outside.

The Practice:

I started with a round of The 10 focused on Health, Relaxed Balance, Breathing and Coordination. 

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. 

"Hang the Muscles, 

Open the Joints"

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into sequence and applications.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on mobility and agility.

It was super busy on the beach (tourists) and I was overdressed, so I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

Saturday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 56 at the house and forecast to be 80 this afternoon. The sunrise was at 7:27. The high tide was at 11:14 (2.5').

Notes:

I've got a 10 am video meeting with Jeff. We got up late this morning. I practiced in the backyard this morning. The Azalea's are in full bloom! Yesterday (3/20) was our 33rd Anniversary! 

The Practice:

I started with a round of Taiji Staff (both sides) focused on sequence, the low squatting stances and thrusting.

Next I did a round of Monkey Staff tuned into the overall quality of my postures and the sequence/direction of the movements.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) using Lion Walking tuned into using the correct sequence/direction and placement on the circle.

Next I did a brief Warm Up using the first 4 of The 10 focused on stretching (Soong) the connective tissue.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on observing the principles and feeling.

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

I was out of gas and time so I went inside to make breakfast and journal today's practices.

Friday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:28. The high tide was at 10:29 (2.5').

Notes:

We're having lunch with Walker at The Fish House. We went out to the La Bar Leona in NSB for supper last night. The service was great (Patrick)

It's warmer but still very windy on the beach.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+, because it's been too long since I did a round of The 10+ and I realize that the only one who loses out is me.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on Relaxed Balance and using a Calm, Centered Mind throughout the round.

Next I did Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on turning to the rear. 

I stopped because I had to go pee. I returned to the house to pee, make breakfast and journal today's practices.

Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 59 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:30. The high tide was at 9:46 (2.6').

Notes:

I sent Dylan a text this morning wishing him all the best defending his dissertation. 

The Practice:

It was cool and very windy (N N/E). The tide was high and still coming in. There were very few folks on the beach; all tourists that I'll never see again.

I started with a brief Warm Up focused on stretching fascia and connective tissue.

Next I did a Round (left side) tuned into 'observing' and connecting the natures big battery (The Atlantic Ocean)

Next I did a full round of Standing Meditation using all 8 Postures then Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). I was focused on using the correct sequence. I had a little glitch at #8 but I stuck with it until I got it right. Using the correct sequence is extra important at 75! IMHO sequence is important at the beginning and then again as we age. You would think that after decades it wouldn't be an issue but alas you still need to 'do it'. Making a video is a way to 'cheat' if you forget, but you still have to 'do it'. 

It was too cold and windy to continue so I returned to the house to eat breakfast and help Ginnie decide about the Hotel and Car Rental for the first and last day in Bari, Italy.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 52 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:31. The high tide was at 9:03 (2.8')

Notes:

It's another cold and windy morning. Genna goes back to work this morning. 

The McGrew Garage Door folks are coming to add a strap that will make our garage door 'impact resistant' for the insurance company. 

The Practice:

I started with a brief Warm Up focused on Soong and feeling the facial stretch from head to toe.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I

Next I did Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures for all 4 Changes.

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on the sequence.

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on Stance work and Basics.

I returned to the house with Janice and her friends from New York. It was just too cold and windy on the beach to linger. 

Tuesday Practice - St. Patrick's Day

 

The Details: 

It's a cool 51 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:32. The high tide was at 8:20 (2.6')

Notes: 

Genna and Ali left yesterday afternoon around 2:00. Lori is coming this morning at 9:30.

It's St. Patrick's Day!

The Practice:

It was cold with a stiff north wind on the beach. I dressed for it but my fingers still got really cold.

The cold did keep the Riff Raff off the beach. 

I started with a round of Taiji Dao using my wooden Bokken, focused on sequence.

Next I did a round of Pakua Knife focused on the sequence. I was happy that I finally made it all the way through using the correct sequence. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on stance work and applications

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on staying in Day #3 of the rotation.

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

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong as I returned to the house. I was freezing cold especially my hands and fingers.

Monday Practice

The Details:

It was 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:33. The high tide was at 7:37.

Notes:

Genna and Ali are leaving in the mid to late afternoon today. I got caught in heavy rain during my late afternoon beach walk. I was at the furthest most point south of 27th Ave when the sky opened up. I got soaked from head to toe.

 The beach replenishing project has finally moved past the 27th Ave ramp. Yay!

The Practice:

I got down the beach just after sunrise. The beach was way too busy to practice close to the water; The tide was high and all the beach walkers were down by the waters edge. Rather than deal with the inconsiderate walkers I dediced to practice in the softer sand on the western side of the Big Pipe.

I started with a round of Taiji Cane (both sides) I got 3/4 of the way through the left side before the beach distraction made it impossible to concentrate.

Next I did a round of Taiji Jian and realized I was confusing Taiji Jian with Taiji Dao. Oy Vey! I finally got things on track and completed a round of Taiji Jian. I silently recited the names of the postures where I could. I have to admit that getting confused between the forms made it difficult to remain equanimous. I tuned into the correct sequence of postures and maintaining mental focus and equanimity. 

Next I did a brief Warm Up using the first few of The 10 focused on Soong 

Next I did a Round (left side) tuned into Relaxed Balance and Whole Body Coordination.

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). I focused on #6, Walking the Circle and Turning to the Rear (mobility).

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into the Rotation of Forms. I'm counting on today being Day #3.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on using quality basics and stance work.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices. 

Sunday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:34. The high tide was at 6:53.

Notes:

Genna and Ali are here, it's their last full day, they leave for home tomorrow.

After hearing from Jeff yesterday about the recent Modern Arnis Rank Testing I'm concerned about the quality of the rank. 

The Practice:

I started with a brief Warm Up 

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on technique and sequence

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on Stance Work and sequence

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on consistency and the correct day in the sequence.

Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into Relaxed Balance and all movements coming from my Waist (Yao)

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

The beach was getting more and more crowded and the tide was high. I was pleasantly surprised that most walker were considerate and respectful. I returned to the house to eat breakfast. I tried making poached eggs this morning and it made quite a mess to clean up. I think I'll go back to Atlas EVOO tomorrow. 

Saturday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:36. The high tide was at 6:08 (2.5'). 

Notes:

I've got a 10-11 video meeting with Jeff this morning and lunch with Bill. Genna and Ali are still here. Ginnie is taking a bicycle ride with Nevin at 9. It was very busy on the Beach this morning. Ugh!

The Practice:

I did a full round of The 10 focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I was mainly focused on keeping my concentration. I lost concentration (busy beach) during Part III. I went back and got everything in order.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on turning to the rear.

It was too busy on the beach to continue (I was sick of it) so I returned to the house to eat breakfast and chat with Genna about school and the college fund.

Yin Style Baguazhang Yin Shou Hook Sword - GM Liu Yun-Qiao

 

Yin Style Baguazhang Yin Shou Hook Sword - GM Liu Yun-Qiao