Wednesday Practice

The Details and Notes:

Day #7 

It's 60 at the house and cloudy. The sunrise was at 6:24.

I'm paying the MA quarterly estimates for June and September this morning.

The boyz are coming to play music in The Barn from 2-4 this afternoon. Shubal cancelled because he has a Dr. appointment in Noho this afternoon.

The Practice:

I started in my main practice area with a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the names of the postures where I could. When I came inside I reviewed the names again. Ugh! I'm having a challenging time memorizing them.....

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

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

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata focused on Technique, Direction and Sequence.

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

Next I went down into The Driveway and did a round of Double Dao using my wooden broadswords.

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7

It's 56 at the house and it's sunny. The sunrise was at 6:23.

I've got an 11:30 appointment with Blair in Amherst for my annual skin check.

I've been walking with GG and Echo the past two day's, but I don't think I'll have time to do that today.

I stopped and Chiesluk's for corn.

I went to Gfld Cooperative Bank to work through their error in my original deposit.

I called and worked through the situation with Abbey and Hartnett Plumbing.

I called Rist insurance and talked to Shanna about the refund check from Plymouth Rock Assurance Insurance Co. What a Royal Pain in the A......!

The Practice:

I started in my main practice area with a full round of The 10+ adding to #4, #6,#7, #9 and #10 I focused on Consistency and Health.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the names of the postures where I could. I'm still working on memorizing 6 and 7. Oy!

Next I did a round of Anyo Pito focused on correct Sequence in the correct Direction.

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata focused on Sequence and Basics.

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

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

That's it for today it's time to head to Amherst to get checked. I had a very good check up. Nothing of concern. Blair is retiring so that will be last time I meet with him.

Monday Practice - Labor Day -

 

            We went to SYC last evening for the Labor Day Cookout. This is the view from our table.

The Details and Notes:

Day #6

It's a cool 53 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:17.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with two rounds of Lo Family Staff I've got a Sequence/Technique glitch about 1/2 way through at the cross leg stances. I can make it through but I'm not certain that I'm using the correct Stance Work. Hmmmm

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-8 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures where I could. I've got 1-4 down but I'm sketchy of 5-8. Oy! 

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim focused on Applications and Sequence.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on Mobility and Agility. Leg Strength and Sequence/Technique. I used the original Double Knife Hand Challenges that I learned from Sensei McCabe back in the 1970's.

Next I did a round of Finger/Cognition Exercises.

Next I did a brief Warm Up adding #8 to the mix.

Next I weeded in The Driveway.

Next I did Parts I & II (left side)

Next I went for a 50 minute walk up Alexander Road.

Next I weeded up the driveway to my main training area

Next I did a Round of Part III focused on Health and Consistency.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

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

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 60 at the house. It rained overnight and is forecast to be raining this morning. The sunrise was at 6:17. 

We are going to SYC for a Labor Day function (dinner) tonight.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway in a light rain with a round of Monkey Staff focused on Consistency, Quality and Sequence.

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

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on the overall quality of my Basics/Postures. I also focused on Applications and Sequence.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal (Mother) Palms Changes 5-8 focused on Quality and Sequence.

Next I did a brief Warm Up...

Next I went with GG and Echo for a 2 mile walk down (and up) Keats Brook Road.

I weeded my way up the driveway to my main training area to do a Round.

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

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

That's it for today.....

Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #4

It's 59 at the house and sunny. The sunrise was at 6:20. 

I sold my Volvo yesterday. Whew!! That was a difficult project with multiple last minute excuses and no shows. Dealing with John B. and his dad Jack was great. I've turned in the plates to Rist Insurance and deposited the funds into my personal checking account. We went out to Peter Havens and then to the Blueberry House for ice cream to celebrate.

Jeff is coming to train from 10-noon this morning.

The Practice:

I started in my main training area with Finger Cognition Exercises and a brief Warm Up focused on Consistency and Health.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (both sides) using lower stances and Sequence on the second side.

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

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

Next I did two rounds of Wansu Kata focused on Sequence and Basics.

When Jeff came we chatted and drank tea

Next we did Chent Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-6 (both sides) We focused on #5 (Phoenix) and #6 (Rooster/Chicken) mainly focused on Sequence and Posture.

Next we did Standing focused on the overall quality of the Postures.

Next he reviewed #5 & #6 on his own.

Next we did two rounds of the Taiji Dance (San Shou)

Next we worked on the first movement in the long Joint Locking Sequence.

We were out of time and Jeff needed to leave....

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #3 again. I realized that I didn't do the second half of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms yesterday. Oy Vey! I'm going to start with Baguazhang this morning to be sure I get a round in!

It's 62 at the house and it's sunny. The sunrise was at 6:19.

John B. is driving up from Providence RI this morning with his dad to buy my Volvo S70 t5.....I hope!

I had asked him to text me when he left this morning but I haven't heard anything yet.....Fingers Crossed!

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on correct Sequence, Lion Stepping and reciting the names of the Postures where I could.

Next I did a round of Taiji Dao using my wooden Bokken.

Next I did a round of Pa-Kua Knife focused on Sequence and Butterfly Kicks

Next I did a row of Level Push with my left hand

Next I did a round of Anyo Tato focused on Jumping and Basics.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on Stance Work, Technique and Sequence.

Next I did a brief Warm Up

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

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Time to prepare for John B. coming to look/buy (hopefully) my Volvo.

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #3

It's 63 at the house and overcast. The sunrise was at 6:18

The sale of my Volvo S70 t5 fell through (again) with Ryan. Ugh! I sure will be glad when I finally sell that car! Yup!!

I redid the Craigslist ad and got a call from John from RI and he is coming tomorrow morning at 10:30. Fingers Crossed!!

The Practice: 

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Jian using my Lung Ching Sword (above) reciting the names of the Postures throughout and looking at the tip of the Jian.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on Application, Jumping and Sequence

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

Next I weeded my way up to my main practice area and did a full round of The 10 adding to #6, #7, #9 and #10.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on observing the Taiji Classics and Cultivating Qi.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong

Next I weeded a bit more on the way back to the house.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's Day #2 in the rotation.

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:17.

I've got the boy'z coming over to play music in The Barn from 2-4 this afternoon.

The Practice:

I started practicing up in The Loft with a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Figure Eight Circle Walking (both sides) from Day #1 (yesterday) I focused on Hook Step/Swing Step and the count around the circle.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on Technique and Applications.

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

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on the changes I made to this Kata. It's coming along...Finally! Oy!!

Next I worked on cleaning The Barn; emptying the wood stove and sweeping and vacuuming up a bit 

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

Next I went out to my main training area and did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II.

I weeded my way back to the house.

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

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.