practice

Well I had a good class again on Thrursday night. I got to perform Tai Chi up until the end of part 3. I did it in front of everyone and listening to his comments. I was surprised to see how well I did with all the distractions. Doing the form made feel empowered because my nerves were absent and I was simply allowing my body to go through the moves I've been practicing this year. I am most proud of this because of my physical limitations I've had to deal with. So it felt good to put myself out there to see just how far I've come since the beginning of the year. I will admit to barely knowing parts 1,2,3 at the sart of the year. Yet I  was able to do it in front of everyone without stopping. To me it felt like I was in my own little universe just letting my body do what I've been training it to do these last 7 months of work. So yes all the practise really is worth the effort. This is what it's all about having these personal victories and then being able to share them with all of you makes this such a successful program. I am really looking forward to continuing my journey with you all for another year. So far this has been an interesting journey and it's not done yet so now to work on my recording of numbers so I can finally put my hand up at the meetings to say yes I am recording again. Performing helped me regain my self confidence and makes me want to do better so now my new goal is to keep up with the numbers.  sifu Jeannette Langner

learning

I'm seeing my kung fu in a new light. The revelations just keep on going. My Tai chi has really taken off due in large part to sifu Denis. Her tireless patience with me has been so valuable to me. I am hearing her advice in a whole new light thanks to my break through in sparring. Who knew It would have such far reaching effects. For example I am learning how to glide and not just step but placing my foot where I chose and when I chose. This sounds easy but it absolutely isn't. Having control over my footing because I place it there is so different than falling into step. I was walking through my forms now I want to glide with a sense of purpose because I will it so. This has had a huge impact on my chi resonance by actively placing and not falling I am in more control of my movements. I am hearing finally what is being said and I can thank the wonderful sparring class for giving me this clarity of thought. Sifu Jeannette Langner