December 8, 2012

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2012 Day 326

Six sidled in for a 24 minute called set. Following the set, there were questions on Turn and Sweep Lotus and Bend Bow, Shoot Tiger. I also made some comments on the right arm in Single Whip (some were extending the arms too much for the final portion of the frame) and the correct method of turning and foot placement in Diagonal Flying as opposed to the "about face" one of the students likes to do.

After the 103, all six stayed for about 10 minutes of push-hands. Considering the group, we stuck with single arm.

Following push-hands, three remained for sword practice. There were questions on Big Dipper, Swallow Swoops Over the Water, and Black Dragon Wraps Around the Pole.

Finally, two remained for a review and part 1 and 2 of the staff form. Special attention was paid to the first position in part 2 and the rising kick into Pull Down at the end of part 2.

01, 05, 07, 11, 14, 15

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