Monday, April 7, 2025

Monday Practice

The Details:

It's 71 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:07. The high tide was at 5:35. I'm moving a bit slow this morning. The current news and politics are weighing heavily on me. Oy Vey!

The Practice:

As the morning went on, I decided to practice out in the backyard, instead of the beach.

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (right side) I focused on staying in the moment but I still had a couple of times that I goofed up and had to backtrack in the sequence and remind myself to 'stay in the moment'.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff, Monkey Staff and Lo Family Staff, focused on correct sequence and direction of postures and well as consistency. I had a few issues with balance and agility on the grass. I've noticed a marked decrease in mobility, agility and relaxed balance this season. I've been working on it but you just can't outrun father time! Oy!

Next I did a short stint of Standing and Healing Qigong

Next I moved back onto the patio and did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on more snap and focus on my punches, blocks and kicks.

I finished with a round of Seisan Kata tuned into full extension, focused (Fa Jin) and timing of my punches, blocks and kicks.