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.

Wednesday Practice

 

                                Brian riding his BMW r1200rt home after the sale last night.

The Details and Notes:

It's 62 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:02.

I sold my BMW r1200rt last night to Brian.....

I've got a 8:45 appointment with Dr. Van Dyck in Brattleboro. I need to leave here at 8:00 

I've got music in The Barn this afternoon from 2-4

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a very brief Warm Up and a Round of Part I.

After my Dr's appointment and breakfast at The Works in Brattleboro I came home and finished my Round doing Parts II & III focused on attention observing the Taiji Classics.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

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

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #6

It's 65 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:01.

We need to prepare for 10:00 am when the Ponton's are coming.

I may meet with Travis this morning. I haven't heard anything yet though? He bruised his pelvis. Maybe next week? If he is feeling better.

Brian is coming at 7 pm to get the 2010 BMW R1200RT. Fingers Crossed!

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with two rounds of Lo Family Staff focused on Lower Stances, Light Body, and Sequence.

Next I went up to my main training area and did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) tuned in to Observing while I recited the names of the Postures.

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

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on Sequence and Basics as well as Agility and Mobility.

Next I did a full round of The 10+ Exercises adding to #3, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10

Next I did a Round (right side) Observing the principles throughout.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today.....

Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 61 at the house. It rained overnight. The sunrise was at 6:00. 

We've got a 10 am meeting with Greyson and John at Black Mountain Estates.

I've got to go into the Greenfield Savings Bank to get the titles for my BMW r1200rt and Volvo S70 T5 so that I can sell them. I had a few inquiries yesterday.

I need to call or text Travis about breakfast or lunch tomorrow.

We need to prepare the house for the Ponton's tomorrow.

The Practice:

I started on The Deck with a brief Warm Up then did a Round (left side) focused on Observing and Consistency

Next I did Standing and a brief Healing Qigong.

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

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #5

It's 55 at the house. The sunrise was at 5:59. 

I've got nothing but my practice and house chores to do today! Yay!! I've been a bit too busy this past week or so.

I made ads on Craigs List for my RT, Volvo and Volvo 17" Wheels. I've got a few inquiries (spam?) but no call backs. I did get a call from Brian about my 2010 BMW r1200rt. I need to get the titles in the house. 

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Monkey Staff focused on Quality of Basics and Stance Work.

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

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into Applications and Basics.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata tuned into Mobility, Agility and Flying Front Kicks.

Next I went up to my main practice area and did a round of The 10+ focused on Health and Consistency.

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

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

I'm getting lot's of interest from Craigs List but I think it's mostly Spam! Ugh!! 

Saturday Practice

 

Me, Sensei Kratz, Sensie Chaisson, Malcolm H. (New Shodan),  Sensei Milcarek, Mr. Fox

The Details and Notes:s

It was 58 at the house. The sunrise was at 5:58.

I'm going in to The Studio for 10 this morning for Malcolm's Black Belt Test.

The Practice:

I started with a very brief Warm Up

Next I did Part I in The Driveway before I went into Greenfield. I ran out of time to finish.

After the testing (Malcolm passed). 

 Malcolm was promoted to Shodan (1st degree - Probationary Black Belt) I talked for a while with his parents, his sister, Luke and Phil, Ron and Jack and Jeff before I left. 

When I got back home I ate lunch (fish chowder) I went to rest a bit, but then I remembered that I hadn't finished my Round yet. So I got up and went into the living room and did Part II and III. I was focused on consistency and 'getting it in'. I don't really care to split my practice like this but someday's that's what it is to be consistent. Oy Vey!!

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #4

It's 61 at the house. The sunrise was at 5:57.

I've got a 3:30 appointment with Darren Ricchi in Pittsfield this afternoon to receive and calibrate my replacement Signia Hearing Aids.....Finally! I need to leave here around 2 ish.

I've been trying to set up a meal with Travis this week but haven't been able to find a time when we could meet. I texted that we should try next week. I haven't heard back yet.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Staff (both sides) I did the second side twice because I ended up on the wrong side at the end. I fudged it in the middle and ended up on the correct side. I still need to flush this form out on side #2.

Next I went up to my main training area and did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on Sequence especially on The Bear (#3) I think I've flushed this out.

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

Next I did a round of Wansu Kate focused on Technique and Mobility/Agility.

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

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on Observing, paying Attention to the Principles.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today. I'm a bit distracted about my upcoming drive to Pittsfield and yesterdays visit to Black Mountain Estates. Oy! This moving and the next step is daunting. 

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 67 at the house. The Sunrise was at 5:55.

We lost power all night last night. It came on momentarily at 1:45 and before I could turn off all the lights it went back out until early this morning.

We need to leave at 9:30 am for appointments to look at a couple of houses in Brattleboro. Nice house in BlackMountain Estates worth looking into. 

I have a haircut with Shayna at 11:15 this morning. Done

I need to call Darren Ricchi to confirm my appointment tomorrow at 3:30. Done

I need to call to confirm our appointment with Ed in Oct. to get our oil burner serviced. Done

I left a message with Bagley and Goodwin to cancel the dental cleaning they had me scheduled for. Done

The Practice:

Before we left for our appointments I went out to my main training area and started with a brief Warm Up 

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

Rub The Neck Against The Collar

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today..It's time to head to Brattleboro to look at houses.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #3

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 5:54.

I've got music in The Barn this afternoon from 2-4.

No electricity this morning, so we thought it would be a good time to hook up and run the generator. It took a bit but we got it all working. I put a little more gas and some stabilizer in the tank. The unit ran for over an hour, the longest it's run in years??

Calls to make:

- Darren Ricchi in Pittsfield to confirm my appointment on Friday afternoon. I called and left a voice mail. I later received and automated message to confirm my appointment. I still need verbal confirmation before I drive all the way to Pittsfield o

- Travis to set up a get together. I texted him. I haven't heard back.

- Chris to get the photo's off the boards. I haven't contacted her yet.

The Practice:

I started in the driveway with a round of Taiji Dao using Master Liang's Broadsword (above) watching the tip, shoulder and wrist health and the timing of the steps

Next I did a round of Pakua-Knife (shaolin) tuned into Mobility, Agility and Sequence.

Next I went up to my main training area and did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the names of the Postures throughout. I also focused on Relaxed Balance when doing the Kick Ups as well as the angle of my thigh and foot.

Next I put the generator away (the electricity came back on)

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

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata tuned into Stretch during the Crescent Kicks and Sequence (for cognition)

Next I did a round of the 10+ focused on Consistency and Health

Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into Meditative Observation and Attention to the Priciples.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

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

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 68 at the house and the whole house fan is running. The sunrise was at 5:53.

Things to do:

- call Darren Ricchi in Pittsfield to confirm my appointment on Friday.

- blood work before my appointment next Wednesday with Dr. Van Dyck

- go into the Gfld. Savings Bank to find out about the savings account I have with them. Done!

The Practice:

After my visit with Gfld. Savings Bank I left my car (Volvo) there and walked to the YMCA and did a round of CYBEX and GraviTron then I walked back.

I stopped at Tito's to pick up lunch for us. After eating lunch when I got home I realized I hadn't done my Round for the day yet.

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

Next I did a round of Standing and Healing Qigong.

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