Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 65 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:46. The high tide was at 10:01 (2.6'). 

The Practice:

I got to the beach right after the sunrise and went down to the waters edge to practice. 

I started with a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on observing, feeling and connecting to nature's Qi. 

Breathing in Qi is in me,

Breathing out I'm in Qi!

Next I did Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Anumal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on sequence and overall health.

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

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata tuned into mobility and agility.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (right side) 

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

Wutand Martial Arts of Grandmaster Liu Yun-Chiao

 

Wutang Martial Arts

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 62 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:47. The high tide was at 9:48 (2.7'). 

The Practice:

I started with a round of Taiji Dao using my wooden Bokken. I focused on correct sequence, timing and the quality of my basics.

Next I did a round of Pa-Kua Knife focused on correct sequence I made it all the way through with several grey area's.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on feeling and connecting to mother nature.

Breathing in Qi is in me,

Breathing out I'm in Qi

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (Lion, Snake, Bear and Dragon) focused on health and mobility.

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat tuned into sequence and basics.

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on using quality basics, balance and mobility.

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

Tuesday Practice

  

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:48. The high tide was 8:35 (2.9'). 

The Practice:

I made it down to the shore just before sunrise this morning.

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

Next I did a round of Pa-Kua Knife focused on sequence and made it 3/4 of the way through before I ran into a road block.

Next I did a round of The Original 10 Exercises with a few additions. I focused on mobility as my lower back is still stiff from airplane travel. 

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on balance and mobility.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 focused on sequence and mobility.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into correct sequence and mobility.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on using good quality stances and basics.

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

Monday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 60 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:49. The high tide was at 7:48 (2.9'). I got up a little later 6:15 and got to the beach a little after sunrise. My lower back is very tight from sitting and slouching on the long plane ride from the Maldives.

The Practice:

I started with a round of Taiji Jian reciting the names of the postures throughout the form.

Next I did a full round of The original 10 Exercises trying to loosen up my back.

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

Next I did Standing Meditaion and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on sequence and basics.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata tuned into the changes that I've made to this Kata.

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

Sunday Practice - Day 9,010

 

The Details:

It's 60 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:50. The high tide was at 6:59 (2.9').

The Practice:

The Replenishing Beach Project has moved south, but the beach is still a wreck. I practiced on the land side of the Big Black Pipe, it was uneven ground from the bulldozers but still better than the steep grade on the ocean side of the BBP!

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on overall health, mobility, balance and breathing.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on staying on the left side. It's been quite awhile since I've done a left side Round and I found it easier than I expected.

Next I did Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Walking. 

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (right side) focused on correct sequence.

Next I did several foundational exercises for the left side.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on sequence and full extension.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on sequence and full extension.

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

I still feel a bit off from the travel.

Saturday Practice

 

I made it to the beach just before sunrise only to discover that the Army Cor of Engineers are in the middle of replenishing the beach and had all sorts of machinery on the beach. It was a wreck!

I did a full round of the original 10 Exercises with a few add on's

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on balance and sequence.

Next I did Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on sequence.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on full extension

Friday 2/27 Practice in NSB

 

I did a Round in the back yard again today. Very jet lagged, mostly focused on getting it in.

Thursday 2/26 Practice in NSB

 

                    I did a Round in the back yard as soon as we arrived focused on consistency.

Wednesday 2/25 Practice in Male, Maldives

 

                                  I did a Round in our day room at Hulhuley in Male, Maldives

            Leaving the Duke Of York for the airport and our first flight of the day, back to Male.

Sunday 2/15, Monday 2/16, Tuesday 2/17, Wednesday 2/18, Thursday 2/19, Friday 2/20, Saturday 2/21, Sunday 2/22, Monday 2/23, Tuesday 2/24, Practices on The Duke Of York

 

                                               The view from the upper deck

                                                    I did a few rounds in our cabin.

                              I did most of my Rounds on the upper deck.

                                       The deserted island that we had our BBQ on

Sunset from the upper deck

I did a Round per day in various places; Mostly on the upper deck where I could find some shade. I did do a Round in our cabin a few times. I was mostly focused on staying consistent and getting it in. I found that doing a round barefoot with Yaw very challenging for the single leg balancing.

Thursday, 2/12 Friday, 2/13 Saturday 2/14 Practices at Bando Resort

 

I did my Rounds (right side) in our room at Bando Resort focused on 'getting it in'. I did not miss a single day's practice.

Wednesday Practice 2/10/ 26 at the airport in Doha, Qatar

 

I did a round in this semi-private space at the airport in Doha, Qatar. I'll be doing all my rounds on the right side for the duration of my Maldives Adventure. I'm mostly trying to 'get it in' and keep my standard of a Round per day.....

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 52 at the house. The sunrise is 7:07. The low tide was at 9:40.

Notes:

It's travel day.....Oh boy! Orlando to Miami, Miami to Doha, Doha to Male....18 hours total....Ugh!

My posting may be spotty at best until the end of Feb. Oy Vey!!

The Practice:

I started inside with a brief Warm Up and Dumbbell routine

Next I went out in the backyard and did a Round (right side) I focused on breathing 

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong