I have been very aware the last few weeks, that my toes are gripping the ground while walking, down stairs, flat surface, doesnt matter...the toes are grabbing, so pressing the toes forward seem to be strengthening things in a very cool way. The reason I mention this is that in previous training of Tai Chi Ruler, it also adresses the toes in a big way compared to most systems,
Context:Two weeks ago, after practicing Stick in San Ti Shi—cycling "Chamber-Step-Strike" with the cavities and anchor sacrum—I got a surprising release of the ribs of the lower back. I mentioned that after about three days, my back "locked up a bit" and was feeling stiff.After discussing this with Sifu, I went back to basics. I mostly worked on the foot couple and left the
Good post, thx!
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You will find these thoughtful, of the moment, technical postings valuable as you move along the curriculum. Nicely done. #mindbody #meditation #martialarts #fitness
Initial realization - what I lack in Taijiquan, I make up for in lack of Xingyiquan. One of my martial 'Heroes" Wang Xiang Zhai, the Founder of Yiquan was quoted in an interview as saying the most valuable 'parts'of Xingyiquan are the 5 fists (especially piquan), and of Baguazhang the first Palm Change. Sifu himself basically affirmed that sentiment in our lesson.I have to
Pranam.A few years ago I was attempting to settle into a posture called "Wu Song Hits the Tiger" that I learned from a previous teacher. I ended up pulling at least one hamstring at the sit-bone. That was in the month of June. I spent the remainder of that Summer and into the Fall rehabbing the injury and doing a lot of introspection and work on my pelvic floor. There was so
The main thing that keeps popping up currently, is that during the standing, if I remove any self will or "force" and allow the posture to set itself up, I keep growing taller.A "Verticality" emerges, as im gently reminded not to compress Tan Tien, then, as soon as I remove that compression the verticality sets in and I feel supported in the U.The amazing thing in all this is
Student Training Journal. My response: “Happy for you. Pleased that the training helps.
Over the years, when speaking with lifelong athletes about performance as they age, I am struck by the cost. Most just accept that they must live with the pain. Others go the surgical route. Few feel that meaningful recovery is possible. Health professionals seem to accept this as normal and expected… ” #mindbody #meditation #martialarts
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Pranam.In my first post I remarked that Sifu's teachings on Standing have even influenced the way I approach my percussion practice. Last week I found another somewhat unexpected intersection. About 2-3 times per year I have the opportunity to attend regional SWAT training here. I don’t jump out or off of anything, and I don’t rappel down buildings etc. with the young guys.
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