Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 66 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:43. The high tide was at 9:11.

I'm thinking of driving up to Gaffs to shop this morning. 

I've successfully achieved 10,000 steps everyday since Thursday this week in addition to my regular practices. It's working!

The Practice:

I QW north to The Pelican and then did a brief Warm Up on the land just south of The Pelican. The tide was such that there was no beach to practice on and for a change.

Next I did a Round starting Part I on the right side then changing to the left for Parts II & III. I focused on Consistency and Deeper Stances.

Next I walked down Hill Street to the 20th Ave Walkover and then to the high beach. 

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) reciting the names of the Postures as I did them.

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

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on Agility, Stretch and Mobility. I found it very challenging in the deeper, loose sand of the 'upper beach'

Next I QW back to the house with a little exercise on the 22nd Ave Walkover (incline push-ups and hamstring/calf/hip stretches)

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:41. The high tide was at 7:47.

I have a 10:00 am video call with Jeff this morning.

The Practice:

Day #5

I made it out to the beach for sunrise again (day #3). The day is better when I walk the beach and practice at sunrise. Earlier is better!

I QW north to 17th Ave. A little shorter this morning. I started with a brief Warm Up.

Next I walked south a few blocks and did a round of Cheng Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 focused on Consistency, Principles and Health.

Next I walked south to 22nd Ave and did a Round (right side) focused on Consistency and observing the Principles described in The Taiji Classics.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Lima focused on Application, Sequence, Basics and Consistency

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on Health, Consistency and Basics.

Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 75 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:40. The high tide was at 7:02.

I finally made it to the beach just before sunrise! Yay!!

We have Daisy Maid coming at 10:30 to do a Deep Cleaning. 

We are picking up the house in preparation for Daisy Maid coming.

The Practice:

I QW walked north to The Pelican and started with The 10+(adding to #4, #6, #7, #9 and #10) on the landing as there was literally no beach to practice on. 

Notice what I'm calling the upper sand (beach?)

Next I QW south to The Wave and walked down to practice Cheng Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) around a No Cars Past This Point posts on the upper sand (beach?). I did #3 (Bear Palm) several times to get the Sequence correct.

Next I QW south and did a Round (right side) on the upper sand reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I&II. I focused on using deeper Stances, Cultivating, Looking at the Horizon and Balance.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on Basics.

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on the overall quality of my Postures and Basics (especially extending my Kicks).

After getting back to the house around 3. We put the baby gate together (substantial effort) to try and keep Echo from escaping. Oy.

Next I walked south just past Moontide at 1/2 way point I stretched my spine and did Dragons Back and the first Swing. 

The Ocean got me on the way back and my sneakers and socks got wet! Oy Vey!!

When I got back to the 22nd Ave Walkover I did push ups and hip mobilizing exercises. 

I did 10, 656 Steps today. I'm aiming for 10,000 steps everyday in addition to my regular practices.

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 70 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:40. The last high tide was at 6:16.

I saw Nevin to talk to and waved at Dave and Tonya while I was practicing.

The Practice:

Day #3

I QW north on the beach up to The Pelican and started with a full round of The 10 adding to #4, #6, #9 and #10.

Next I walked a short way south and did a Round (left side) focused on Counter Balancing and Deeper Stances.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on Observing the Principles.

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

Next I did a round of Seiuchin Kata focused on adding more Pop and Deeper Stances.

Next I QW south to 21st Ave and did exercises on the Walkover then walked Home to make breakfast.

Later in the afternoon I QW south past 27th Ave. and at the 1/2 point I stretched and mobilized my spine and did Dragons Back and the first Swing.

When I got back to 21st Ave I did inclined Push Ups, Lunges (for stretching out my Hip Flexor's) and Calf and Hamstring Streches on the Walkover.

I've been striving for 10.000 steps and today I did 10,511...Yay!! I'm determined;^)

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I QW to the beach and walked north to The Wave to practice on the beach.

I saw Eddie to talk to and Dave to wave to.

I saw Claire when I got back on 22nd Ave.

Bill is having his eye surgery today>>>>>>>>>>>

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10 adding to #4,#6. #9 and I did the Three Swings and Song Gong for #10.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on Balance and Turning to the Rear. 

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on Relaxed Balance and Cultivation....

"Breathing in Qi is in me,

Breathing out I'm in Qi"

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

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

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on the changes.

Next I walked back home and stopped on the 21st Ave. Walkover to exercise.

That's it for this morning. I'm still a little under the weather.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #1 in the rotation and doing a few forms from Day #8

It's 73 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:38. The last high tide was at 4:34. 

I've felt like I was starting to get a cold last night. Ugh!

I'm doing more to set up the house today. There's a lot to do. 

The Practice:

First I paid Computer A Service for virus software for the next year.

Next I started inside with drum rudiments on a practice pad @ 80 bpm

Next I did acoustic guitar practice with my Taylor and metronome @ 80 bpm

Next I did a brief Warm Up inside.

Next I went out to The Backyard and did a Round (left side). I focused on staying on the left side and staying equanimous when I realized I had inadvertently segued to the right side. It was a challenge!!

Next I helped GG with the wasp nests on the Porch.

Next I did Cheng Baguazhang Yin/Yang Circle Walking focused on Kai Bu, Bie Bu and the count.

Next I did Cheng Baguazhang Old 8 Palms focused on facing the Center of the Circle.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on adding pop to my Punches and Snap Kicks.

Next I did a round of all four Modern Arnis Cane Anyo I did 1-3 on both sides and #4 on the right only.

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane on the right side only.

That's it for today...I'm feeling a little under the weather.

Tuesday Practice - Day 9, 257 -

 The Details and Notes:

It's 77 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:37,

I continue to do a minimal practice with a brief Warm Up, a Round and some Standing and Healing Qigong.

The Practice:

I practiced in The Backyard starting with a brief Warm Up adding to #8 using 15 lbs Dumbbells for Curls, overhead presses and Squats (Shoulder Width with toes pointing slightly out (45 degrees0.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on Relaxed Balance

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong. 

That's it for today. I'm burnt out!!!

I'm hoping to make it down to The Beach for sunrise practice tomorrow morning.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Day 9, 256) Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I've been traveling and putting 825 E 22nd Ave together. 

We arrived at 22 nd Ave yesterday (Monday) afternoon and we've been working ever since. It's good to be here and off the road but there's a lot to do! Oy!!

The Practice:

*I did all Rounds on the right side while traveling.

Saturday very early in the morning I did a Round on The Deck before we left.

Sunday I did a Round  early in the room of the hotel (above) before we left.

Monday I did a Round in Sherri's backyard before we left

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm going to do a Round on the right side while I'm traveling and I'll resume to rotation of Forms when I get to NSB.

It's 50 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:23.

The last day in Leyden. We leave for NSB early tomorrow morning.

I've got to gas up, wash the Lexus and put it away for the winter.

I've to rodent proof all the vehicles.

The Practice:

I went to my main training area and started with Finger Exercises

Next I did a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a Round (left side) I started on the right and then in Part II I switched to the left.

I recited the Taiji Classics during Part I

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's all I had time and energy for today. 

I'm off to wrap gifts for Travis and the kids and more packing and staging for the migration.

Next I drove into town to deliver the gift bag to Travis.

I packed the Honda when I got back to Leyden....

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #1 I still need to do Cheng Baguazhang Old 8 Palms from Day#8 (yesterday)

Dinner with Genna, Dylan and Giulia in Brattleboro at 5:30 tonight.

Lot's of packing, laundry and staging today!

I made CD's from the Last Jam of 2026 and one from September too!

I triaged some Studio paperwork in preparation to possibly hold a class in NSB. Time will tell....

The Practice:

After getting chores done inside, eating lunch and triaging Studio paperwork I went outside to my main practice area and did a brief Warm Up. I used 20lbs dumbbells to do an augmented squats (#8). I added curls and overhead presses and did a set of Sit Ups on the Big Blue Ball.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on Relaxed Balance, Counter Balancing and Whole Body Connected like a String of Pearls.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7-8 I still need to do Taiji Double Dao and the Modern Arnis Cane Anyo as well as Anyo Walo and Sanchin Kata. Then I'll be up to date!

Chores and preparations for leaving early Saturday morning.

The Practice:

I did a offering for a good result from the brain MRI I had yesterday afternoon and for a safe uneventful journey south on Saturday.

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

Next I did a round of all four Modern Arnis Cane Anyo (both sides) I had a little glitch at the end of 4 on the second (left) side but worked it out.

Next I did a full round on Yin Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-8 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures throughout. I had a glitch on the names in Change #7 and #6.

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

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

Next I went up to my main training area

Next I brought in the wind chimes, dinner triangle, buoy bell and poles into The Barn.

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

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #8

It's 44 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:19.

The Ponton's are coming from 10-11 this morning.

I've got an MRI of my brain (right ear) with contrast today at 3:30 @ Bay State in Greenfield.

Lot's of packing and staging for our migration south.

The Practice:

After getting back from town to gas up and wash (body and wheel) my BMW in preparation for leaving on Saturday/ I went on The Deck to Practice. 

I started with Finger Exercises and a brief Warm Up. I focused on consistency for Health and Well Bieng.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on using Neautral Postures and Relaxed Balance.

Next I did Standing

Next I did Healing Qigong.

That's it for today - I'll do Baguazhang, Weapons, Anyo and Kata during tomorrows 

Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7

It's 34 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:18.

Ryan from Wag's came at 8:15 to service our oil burner. (expensive!)

GG is going to Springfield VT @ 1:30 for an adjustment to her hearing aids.

I'm preparing for the MRI I have scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

We are preparing the house for the Ponton's tomorrow morning.

More packing and staging in preparation for leaving early this coming Saturday morning.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a full round of The 10+. I added to #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10. I used 10 lbs dumbbells for #8 adding curls, triceps and I used B. P. Chan's wrist and finger exercise. I did the Three Swings and Song Gong for #10.

Next I worked on my garage a little.

Next I went up to my main training area and did a round of Cheng Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on Sequence, Full Turn to the Rear, Power To Push in the Basic Walking and Observing the Principles.

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

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata focused on Sequence, Basics and Direction. I had a directional glitch at the end which I tried (unsuccessfully) to get back on track.

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

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7

It's 32 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:17.

Grocery shopping today.

Packing and staging for our migration to NSB on Saturday.

The Practice:

I started inside with Finger Style acoustic guitar (Taylor) practice.

Next I went out to The Driveway and did a round of Lo Family Staff focused on Sequence and Fa Jin in a cross leg (Crane Stance) stance.

Next I worked a little cleaning out and organizing the garage.

Next I did a brief Warm Up.

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

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

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