Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2015 Day 24

Three came in for a warm-up followed by the 16 three times in succession. Two remained for a slice of saber.

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In the University class, we finished lining up and passed around a standing chart. Beginners made it up through Beginning while the more advanced students made it into Part the Wild Horses Mane.

In the evening class, we started with a run-through of the 16. I then started teaching part 1 up through White Crane Spreads Wings. After the official class, several stuck around for a run through of part 2.

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2015 Day 23

Two came in for a warm up, a 16 leading into part 3 of the 103.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2015 Day 22

Two trickled in for a warm up, a 16, and a 103 for 31 minutes. Following the 103, we practice the staff set a couple times.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2015 Day 21

Three for a warm up followed by a 27 minute 103. After the bare-hand set, staff and saber were practiced by two.

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(There was no practice yesterday on the 23rd due to exhaustion, etc. by all interested parties.)

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2015 Day 20

Two for warm ups followed by two 16s, the second of which led into part two of the 103.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2015 Day 19

Two for warm ups and a 16 leading into part 3. Playing with a shoulder stroke in Diagonal Flying.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2015 Day 18

One for a corrective 16 leading into part 3 of the 103. The last part flowed better.

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The University class received handouts and class syllabus. We made it through finger stretches and started some bow-stance walking.

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The evening class worked on part 1 up through Fist Under Elbow in part 2. We also ran through a 16 once near the end of class.

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2014 Day 7

Two for a warm-up and continued detailed work on part 1.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2014 Day 6

Two for a warm-up and continued detailed work on part 1.

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(No formal practice yesterday.)

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2014 Day 5

Three for a warm-up and detailed work on part 1.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2014 Day 4

Two for a warm-up and exploration of part 1 into Part 2 up through Fist Under Elbow.

After 35 minutes or so on the 103, I went through several saber sets and a sword set.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2014 Day 3

Two for a warm-up and several runs at part 1 with corrections. Part 2 explored up through Carry Tiger, Return to Mountain.

After about 30 minutes on the form, I ran through the saber form a few times.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2014 Day 2

I had a lengthy warm-up and a 12 minute 103 form.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2014 Day 1

Three today for four practices of part 1 with corrections and suggestions. We also started part 2 through Transitional Single Whip. All told, it was about 25 minutes of work not including the warm-up.

There has been no formal practice since the Winter Solstice.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day ?

Solo set of parts 1 and 2 for 12 minutes.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day ?

Five for a 17 minute called set.

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Mid-term today at the university class.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day ?

Three for an 11 minute set.

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Staff class this evening.

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 258

Five filed in to HEC 110 for a warm up and HEC 154 for a 25 minute called set. After the set, there was a question about the martial application of Needle at Seabottom.

Following the 103, four remained for a little staff work.

Finally, two topped off the morning with a swing at the saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 257

Five fled slightly chilly weather and executed a warm-up and 28 minute called set in HEC 110. After the set, I commented on the feet pointings for Carry Tiger Return to Mountain and reminded everyone about how a called set works, i.e. please try to be working on finishing the previous position to the one I'm calling. The Transitional Arm-break into Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Perry, and Punch gets almost everyone.

After the 103, all five remained for swinging a staff.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 256

Four filed in for a warm-up and 13 minute called set.

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