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.......

Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #6

It's a cool 32 at the house this morning. There was a hard frost overnight. The sunrise was at 7:15. 

We leave a week from today....Early!

I'm going to get the mower later this morning. There's something a miss with the finish on the mower. I need to call or text Jared about it. 

I'm going to gas up my BMW and put it on the battery tender and cover it so that it's all set for the winter.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Staff on the right side focused on Technique and Sequence.

Next I did Taiji Staff on the left side focused on Technique, Direction and Sequence.

Next I did a round of Monkey Staff focused on Sequence and Technique

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang 8 (Mother) Animal Palms Changes 1-4 focused on Placement on the Circle, Sequence, Lower Stances and Techniques.

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

Next I did two rounds of Kusanku Kata focused on Sequence, Agility and Mobility. (I ended up facing the wrong direction at the end of the first round)

Next I went up to my main training area and did a full round of The 10 adding to #4, #5, #6, #9 and #10

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on Staying on the Right Side. I paused during Part II to get GG to help put the trailer away and had a glitch when I resumed the Round.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today.....

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #4

It was     at the house. The sunrise was at 7:17.

We have to pick up the Honda in the afternoon.

Get gas extender.

Jars to Chris and Jim

Cookies to Tommy.

Start packing? Staging for sure.

Make CD from last Jam.

The Practice:

I started upstairs in The Loft with triag-ing photos and videos and getting my guitars ready for the migration to NSB.

I did a dumbbell routine using 20, 15, 8 and 5 lbs dumbbells. I also did a sit up routine on the Big Blue Ball.

Next I practiced Bass Guitar to the Beatles songs I have on YouTube.

Next I went out to my main training space as did a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang 8 Animal (Mother) Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on Extension while holding the guard, Turning to the rear, Sequence and Direction. as well as placement on the circle. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Lima focused on Extension, Focus and Applications.

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

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

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

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

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #3

It's 37 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:13.

I'm picking up GG at Cherry Rum later this afternoon. Honda Passport is getting new tires and 4-wheel alignment tomorrow. We are dropping the car off today.

The Practice:

I started inside with a few neck exercises.

Next I did a round of The 10 on The Deck adding to #4 and #6.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 focused on Principles. 

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

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on Techniques.

Next I did a round of Taiji Dao using a wooden broadsword.

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

Next I went up to my main training area.

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

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

Next I took Echo out for a noon time walk.

Wednesday Practice

 

                                                  Lots of foliage color this autumn!

The Details and Notes:

Day #2

It's 40 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:12.

Music in The Barn today 2-4

Brian Mallet may come to play. I haven't heard anything yet. 

The Practice:

I started on The Deck with the first half of Master Ray's Warm Ups for the upper body. 

Next I finished my Warm Up with the last few of The 10 for the lower body. 

Next I went to The Driveway with a round of Taiji Jian using my Lung Ching (Dragon's Well) sword. I recited the names of the Postures throughout and stayed watching the tip of the Jian.

Next I did Lazy D with the left hand.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 reciting the names of the Postures throughout. I also focused on Cultivating and making a full turn to the rear.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on adding extension and focus to my Basics.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on Basics and Stance Work.

Next I moved up to my main training area and did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I focused on using Neutral Postures throughout.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

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

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #1

It's 41 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:10.

Echo goes to get his toenails clipped this morning.

I'm going to do a can deposit run later this morning.

The Practice:

I started on The Deck with a full round of The 10 adding to #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and the Three Swings and Song Gong for #10

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang Yin/Yang Figure 8 Walking focused on Swing Step and Hook Step.

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

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on Techniques and Applications.

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (right side) focused on Technique

Next I did another round of Taiji Cane (left side) focused on Sequence and Direction.

Next I went out to my main training area and did a Round (left side) focused on observing the Principles.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a recycling (cans and bottles) run in town

Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #8

It's 34 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:09.

I called Christie about ideas for heating the house this coming winter. She is going to check with Joel and get back to me.

Ed had suggested calling Wag's Heating and Plumbing to get our oil burner serviced this season. I reached Wag's and they are scheduled to come service our oil burner at 8 am on Monday 10/26

The Practice:

I practiced on The Deck starting with a full round of The 10 adding to #4, #6 and #9

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang Old 8 Palms Changes 1-8 (both sides) focused on Cultivating and Health.

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo focused on Extension and Pop (focus) on my Kicks and Punches.

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

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on Cultivating Qi and the Principles.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I'm driving GG down to Northampton to NETA and river valley co-op.

That's it for today....

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #8

It's 31 at the house. It's the coldest morning yet this season with a hard frost. Brrrr! 

Jeff is coming up to train from 10-12 this morning. We trained until 12:20, Jeff's back was bothering him.

We are going to have dinner with John and Michell Higgins and Robbie and Jaff this evening at the Higgins. Michell fell yesterday. She cancelled out for this evening.

I found out yesterday that Ed from S3 will not be able to service our oil burner this season, because he has a family emergency that he is attending to. 

I'll call Christy at Tognarelli tomorrow morning to get some advice / plan for this coming winter.

More cleaning out and packing today.

The Practice:

I did a brief Warm Up and a Round (right side) before Jeff came. I focused on observing the Principles and Relaxed Balance throughout the Round.

After Jeff came we drank tea and started with reviewing the first two Yin Fu Baguazhang Sets:

The 8 Linking Palms and The 8 Palms. I adjusted a few things like 1. More extension in the Bagua Guard Posture and 2. Neither Severance nor Splice. Encouraging Jeff to slow down because he has a tendency to "splice". We worked on Kick Ups , Hide The Flowers and Wild Goose Leaves The Flock. 

Next we reviewed Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms. We worked on #1, #2, #3, #5, #7 and #8.

Jeff couldn't continue so I demonstrated Yin Yang Circle Walking and The Old 8 Palms. 

We then talked about the winter season this year and the possible changes if I can't get the oil burner serviced.

Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7

It's 47 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:06.

We are going up to SYC for the fall Work Bee this morning.

I called Jared about getting my lawn tractor next week.

I texted Ed from S3 Heating about re-scheduling the oil burner service - He suggest to contact another Company. I'm going to call and brainstorm with Christy at Tognarelli on Monday morning.

The Practice:

I started in the Dinning Room with a brief Warm Up before heading to SYC

After getting home from SYC I folded laundry then went out on The Deck to practice.

I did a round of Taiji Double Dao using two wooden broadswords (above) focused on Shoulder Health and Techniques.

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

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata focused on Sequence and Focusing/Extending Punches and Kicks.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the names of the Postures where I could.

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

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

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