Sunday, July 19, 2026

Sunday Practice

 


The Details and Notes:

It's 65 at the house. The sunrise was at 5:29.

Air quality is better today.

I've got lawn mowing to do. I still have the path in the back field to do. I hosed off the lawn tractor after doing the back and front yards this morning.

The Practice:

I started in The Barn with Drum Set Practice on my Tama kit that I bought from Dave Konopka (RIP) a few years ago. I've been focusing on my Travis Picking and I can feel it when I try to play drums. It's challenging to keep everything up....Oy Vey!

Next I went out to my main practice area and did a round of Anyo Anim focused on Applications, Stance Work and Sequence.



Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on Agility, Mobility and Jumping, using full extension on my kicks and punches. I did the 'old style' of Double Knife Hand Challenge (the first movement that I learned from Sensei McCabe back in 1972. I practiced that movement for three years before starting formal Karate Training in '75.

Next I did a full round of The 10+ adding to #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on Relaxed Balance and Breathing 

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.