Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Tuesday Practice - Day #8 in the rotation

 

The Details:

It's 46 at the house. I've got an 8:30 am video call with Jeff and then a 12:15 haircut in Brattleboro.

The Practice:

I started on The Deck with Echo. I did a full round of The 10+ tuned into consistent daily practice and all the health benefits of daily practice. I finally did the correct sequence of + exercises like the Dragons Back, Ba Shi, Three Swings and Song Gong. Yay!


Next I went out to my main training area and did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on Counter Balancing and Empty Stepping with my waist directing the hands and feet.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides)  using Mud-Wading Step and keeping my shoulder's relaxed enough to not need a break.

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo tuned into fully extension (muscle lock) and pop on my punches and kicks.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata tuned into the quality of my dynamic tension and breathing with my DanTien (Hara).

Next I did a round of all 4 Modern Arnis Anyo (both sides). This is the first time I was able to get all the way through #4 on the left side. Yay! 

I returned to the house to journal today's practice.

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