Sunday Practice

 

The Details:

It's a cool 50 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:56. The next low tide is at 9:42. 

The Practice:

Yesterday afternoon:

I went out at dusk to QW (Qigong Walk) The Beach. The tide was right to walk south towards 27th Ave. 

On the way back I paused to work on Yin Fu 8 Palms Change #5 (Unicorn) and #6 (Phoenix) I did some railing Push-Ups on the 21st Ave Walkover.

Today:

I went out to The Backyard to practice around 9.

I started with a round of Pakua Knife using a wooden broadsword (wooden katana). I focused on the correct sequence and directions (diagram of the form). It felt much more familiar than it did yesterday. I need to do that form more often. I plan on putting it in the regular rotation of weapons forms. 

Next I did a round of Taiji Dao with the wooden broadsword. I focused on the timing of steps/stance and strikes.

Next I did a brief warm up and some calisthenics. I've added Stand Up and Sit Down in a chair with arms folded. I noticed that I need to come to a full stop when seated, otherwise there can be a rocking action that proceeds the Stand Up portion of the exercises. When I come to a full stop there no residual momentum to assist with Standing Up. 

Next I did a Round (right side) for Parts I & II I used 2 1/2 lb wrist weights. I kept my arms closer to my center than without the wrist weights. I recited the Taiji Classics during Part III.

Next I did SPT (Standing Post Training) and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa tuned into applications and adding more pop and focus to my punches and kicks.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata concentrating on adding more pop and focus to my punches and kicks.