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Sunrise Monday 1.18.21

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Not much color this morning and a heavy cloud bank on the horizon. It took 5-10 minutes for the sun to finally make an appearance. Very calm, with almost zero swell, the wave were only inches high, and the tide was almost all the way down. Lot's of beach and only a few folks out and about.

Pleasant morning for beach practice albeit a bit on the cool side. I was dressed for it;^)

I started with The 10 to warm up and segued into a weapons warm up with my new 'dragon sticks'. I'm getting used to their weight;^) Then I reviewed the Double Broadsword and Jian forms with added single movement practice with my left hand (Lazy D). I then did a 'round' of Tai Chi (RT side) and finished with Qigong and Standing. Felt W O N D E R F U L as I walked back home for breakfast and tea.

Wish you were here! If you see this drop me a note (email, text, etc.) I'd like to know who is actually seeing these posts. Thanks!!

Hope your day is starting off well. Take a moment to be still, breath and reflect on what a distinct pleasure it is to be alive. Lucky us!

Bagua Zhang Yin/Yang circle walking

From the Cheng Ting Hwa Bagua Zhang system 

- Yin/Yang circle walking -

I learned method from Master Zhang Jie in the early 1990's

Sunrise Wednesday 1.13.21

 Well, I (finally) made it out in time for the sunrise this morning.

It's always a better day when I make the effort to get to the beach early, shoot a few photos, warm up and partake in a 'round' of Tai Chi as the sun is rising.

The early morning on the beach is so beautiful, that at times it can be a bit overwhelming, in a good way;^)

It was warmer this morning, with just a slight breeze, the tide was almost high, very little beach and only soft sand to practice on. But, there were very, very few people....Yay!

With gratitude and appreciation!

Hope your day is starting out with some quiet time, time for reflecting and connecting with nature preparing to enjoy another day on planet earth.

Sunrise Thursday 1.7.21

 Just a little of mother natures art work for you.

We all need a little soothing this morning.

Mother nature is ready, willing and able to handle ALL of our stresses. Trees, Oceans, Mountains etc. can easily restore us.

You just need to connect with nature on a very deep level, as if you are part of it and it is part of you.

Breath deeply, inhaling calm, exhale slowly any stresses, injury, dis-ease, anxiety and turbid Chi.

Repeat as needed...

Sunrise 1.6.21

 Sunrise Wednesday 1.6.21

Been a bit more difficult to get up and going in the morning, because it's been in the 40's overnight with a strong breeze coming in from the NW.

I went down to the beach around 7ish to catch the first light, started to practice and didn't feel well, so I came back to the house to have a bite to eat.

Went back down to the beach for a warm up, a 'round' of Tai Chi and finished up with a round of Yin Fu Bagua Zhang (2nd set) and some Standing Meditation.

With gratitude and appreciation!

Hope your day is starting out good. Take a moment to do a little stretching, deep breathing and reflecting on how your feeling this morning.

Sending Ocean Chi your way>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Sunrise Monday 1.4.21 - My morning practice spot - ***Tuesday morning Tai Chi & Qigong classes in NSB, Florida*** -

    This is the view from my morning practice spot at the 22nd Ave boardwalk. 

This is the first image I shot from the top of the boardwalk, just as the sun made it's appearance on the horizon.

It was cooler this morning with a cool breeze coming in from the NW. There is a cold front coming in and the air has started to change, looks like it will be cooler all week. The good news is the tourists have all left (mostly) so the beach was very quiet, excellent for my practice.

I find the beach a peaceful and extremely enjoyable place to practice internal martial arts. It's especially potent as the sun is rising the Ocean Chi is at it's strongest.

Take a moment to just BE; Breathing in calmness, slow and deep through the nose, releasing tension and stress as you exhale....Repeat as needed;^)

***Tai Chi & Qigong Classes***

- Every Tuesday morning throughout January -

from 8-9am

on the beach at the 22nd Ave boardwalk, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Email me if you are able to make it; jrroy@jrroy.com;

I'll get right back to you with a confirmation.

Hope to practice with you on the beach;^)

Two-Person Karambit

First sunrise of the New Year - Friday 1.1.2021

 Sunrise Friday 1.1.2021

- Happy New Year -

From the Staff and students at the J. R. Roy Martial Arts Studio. Wishing you and yours all the best health, peace of mind and prosperity in the coming year.

First image of the year! Not much for color this morning, but it was warm (mid-60's) with a warm south breeze. Tide was about 1/2 way up and there were way too many tourists on the beach to practice comfortably. So I shot a few photos and came back home to practice in the back yard;^)