We started with a discussion on Hun/Haah Sounds using short and long Haah Sounds, and Hui/Yin Breathing with Abdominal Breathing and Reverse Breathing using #7 Exercise and then a round of The 21 using long Haah Sounds. I introduced Sifu Rays new additions and timing ideas from Master Choi.
We then flushed out the #1 Change of the 8 Palms Set from Yin Fu Bagua Zhang. Focusing on the intro and then reviewing through the #1 Chang a number of times, vocalizing the names of the postures throughout:
- Lean on the horse, to inquire the way
- Hide the flowers beneath the leaves
- The wild goose leaves the flock
- Mount the horse and draw the bow
- Close the door and push the moon
We then moved on to Tai-Chi 13 Spear Set. First basics and Bagua Guard Walking w/ Spear, then section #1 - Blocking, then section #2 - Coiling and finally section #3 - Disarming.
Then some coiling basics and some discussion around the size of the circles and block, the point being only block you and attempt to set a good position (close) to make a counter attack successful.
We started to run out of time. We did a short session on the Ice Pick Knife Drill (give and take). Again the idea of coiling came up with the same old strengths and weakness'.
At this point we were out of time. Good session. Really great to be able to flush out the Tai-Chi 13 Spear Set. It's very different with a partner.....Very!
*I had 1/2 bottle of Griots Best of Show Wax explode over the instrument panel on my BMW motorcycle. Ugh!! Ya just can't make this crap up!!
"It take 4 hands to acquire internal skills"
Partner work is a must!!