Friday, October 25, 2024

Friday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 37 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:16. I've got an 8-9 video call with Jeff. 


The Practice:

After dealing with the oil burner not working I went out on The Deck to practice.

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on health and separating out the 'functional' aspect of the health component. 

Next I did a Round of Taiji (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on 'swimming in air' and I experienced a profound feeling as if I was practicing completely submerged in salt water. I could feel the buoyancy and the resistance of the salt water. I did a Healing Qigong in Part II.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on the correct sequence and the overall quality of my basics as well at the 'flow' of the Anyo.

Next I did a couple of rounds of Seisan Kata focused on solid basics with strong punches and full extension on my kicks.

I finished with a round of the 4 Modern Arnis Cane Anyo on both sides. I was focused on the correct sequence, stance work and applications. I used my Mom's Wooden Taiji Jian, holding the tip of the sword making the extra weight on the Jians handle to assist in feeling and flowing with the weight of the weapon.