April 9, 2013

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 96

Four flounced in for an 11 minute called set.  There were no questions following the set.

After the 103, two remained for a solid slice of saber. Discussion of Split the Water... and Phoenix Carries a Stone... ensued.

01, 02, 05, 19
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In the University class, attendance was low, only just over half showed up. I assume it was a combination of the rain and my taking attendance on Thursday last. Well, I took attendance again and am likely to continue most days.

The beginners received instruction on the breathing up through Push. They also received a much needed reminder on their stance in Ward Off Left. While I took care of this, the people in part 3 worked on White Snake Puts Out Tongue and continued through Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry, and Punch into Grasp Birds Tail and Single Whip. They should be ready for the second Wave Hands Like Clouds on Thursday.

01, 03, 13
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My evening class arrived about 10 minutes late. I was on the verge of leaving when they finally showed up. After the warm up, we went through part 2 into part 3 and discussed Part the Wild Horses Mane. We also discussed some of the martial ideas and ideals behind T'ai Chi.

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