Saturday, July 4, 2026

Saturday Practice - The 4th of July -

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #6 in the rotation.

It's 74 at the house. The sunrise was at 5:16. It's forecast to be hot but not quite as bad as the last few day's.

I've got a 10-11 video phone call with Jeff this morning (I think). Jeff came up to Leyden at 10 and we practiced until Noon. 

I've got mowing to do later today.


The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with 2 rounds of Lo Family Staff focused on Shoulder Health, Sequence and Direction of Techniques.

Next I went up to my main training area:

                                     Above in main tree I use for Baguazhang Practice.

I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms, Changes 1-4 reciting the names of Postures throughout the round.

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim focused on Sequence and Applications.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on using Lower Stances for Leg Strength, Coordination, Agility and Mobility.

Next I did a brief Warm Up focused on Health and releasing connective tissue.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on observing the Principles described in the Classics.

Next I did a full round of Standing and Healing Qigong.

When Jeff came we started with him doing a round of Anyo Anim

Next Jeff did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-8 both sides.

Next we worked on The Taiji Dance (both sides) we worked on Push and Defend in Part 5

Next we worked on the whole dance and especially Part 5.

We stopped around noon.