Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 175

Four flopped in for a 21 minute called set this morning. I had other obligations, so I left after the 103.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 174

Seven sauntered in to HEC 110 for a 23 minute called set. After the set, there were questions on stance and posture, Separate Feet, among others.

Following the 103, four remained for stab at the sword and then three remained for a slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 173

Three stopped in for a 26 minute set. Alas, I could not be one of them as other activities (although very pleasant) took my time.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 172

Six sidled in for a 21 minute called set. I do not recall the questions asked at this time.

After the 103, three remained for a slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 171

Three threaded in for a 26 minute called set. Following the set, there were questions on breathing for Brush Knees. I also added some comments about Press and Push.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 170

Due to unfortunate scheduling conflicts, there was no practice on Sunday or Monday of this week. This morning, however, three threaded into the Allen Center for a 19 minute called set. Following the set, there was discussion of 'correct' breathing for the Brush Knees.

Following the 103, two remained for a saber run.

01, 07, 27

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 169

Three made it into HEC 110 for a set of undetermined length. More later.

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 168

Six slid in on rain-moistened shoes for a 23 minute called set. Following the set, there were questions on Strike Tigers and Fair Lady Works at Shuttles.

After the 103, three remained for a succulent slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 167

Two came in for a 29 minute set. Unfortunately, I was not in attendance.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 166

Five arrived for a pleasant warm-up but only four remained for a 25 minute called set. The flow was pretty good today. After the set, there were questions and explanations on the Strike Tigers.

Following the 103, three remained for a slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 165

Five filed in for a 25 minute called set. Although there were no questions afterward, I made a few suggestions on stance for one of the students.

Following the 103, three remained for a rapid run at the saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 164

Six stopped by for a delightful warm-up followed by five flowing through a 24 minute called set. After yesterday, this one was easy. ;-) Following the set, there were questions on the second Turn and Chop and the Strike Tigers.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 163

Three threaded into the HEC for a 41 minute called set.

Following the 103, all three remained for a couple of good slashes at the saber. The second run-through was MUCH better than the first.

01, 02, 07

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 162

Four flopped in to HEC 110 for a 35 minute called set. Although not as lengthy as other sets, this one seemed a bit more arduous. Following the set, there were questions on Separate Feet, Fair Lady Works at Shuttles, and Turn and Sweep Lotus.

Following the 103, three remained for a stab of sword and a slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 161

Five flowed in to the Allen Center this morning for a 26 minute called set. It was quite nice. Following the set, there were questions on Turn and Chop and High-Pat on Horse.

Following the 103, three remained for a solid slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 160

Three thrust their way in for a 29 minute called set. The flow and the control were pretty good today. More time and more practice will hopefully bring more understanding. Following the set, there were questions on the transition from Brush Knee to Brush Knee, and the sequence of part 2.

Following the 103, two remained for a slice of saber. The last four positions were reviewed.

01, 07, 08

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 159

Five flopped in for a 28 minute called set this morning. I'm really liking this trend of a lengthening set. Following, there were questions on Wave Hands Like Clouds, Part the Wild Horses' Mane, Turn and Sweep Lotus, Bend Bow and Shoot Tiger, and the last Transitional Arm Break. I also made some corrections on Ward Off Right.

Following the 103, three remained for a quick slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 158

Five flopped in for a warm up but only four remained for a 27 minute called set. (Ah, good old 27. :-) Before the set, there were questions on breathing. After the set, there were questions on posture, Needle at Sea Bottom, and Golden Cock Stands on One Leg.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 157

Six sandled in to the Allen Center for a 26 minute called set.

Following the 103, three remained for a lavish slash at the saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 156

Two treked in for a 26 minute set. Alas, I could not attend due to other business.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 155

Three treacled in for a 39 minute called set.

Following the 103, all three remained for a couple of slashes at the saber.

01, 02, 06

Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 154

Five filed in to the Allen Center for a 26 minute called set. Following the set, there was a question on an adaptation for the first Turn and Kick with Heel and another on Bend Bow, Shoot Tiger. I wrapped up the bare-hands section with corrections on Fist Under Elbow and Punch Groin.

Following the 103, three remained for a slick slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 153

Four flopped in to the Allen Center for a 22 minute called set. It got really good for me about half way through.

After the 103, three actively partook in a quick run at the saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 152

One wandered in for a 14 minute very flowing set. It really is nice to practice solo from time to time.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 151

Two toppled in for a 4 minute uncalled set.

Following the 103, both remained for a couple of good slices at the saber form.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 150

Four filed in to the Allen Center, Studio B for a warm up. Following the warm up, three remained for a 21 minute called set. Following the set, there was discussion on the hip placement throughout the set and some discussion on Carry Tiger Return to Mountain.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 149

Three threaded in to HEC 110 for a 37 minute called set. This was really nice today. I would like to do more of these. After the set, there was discussion on the footwork in Grasp Bird's Tail and the hand positions in Transitional Single Whip.

Following the 103, all three remained for a good slice of saber. Several of the frames near the end of the set were discussed repeatedly.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 148

Five flopped into the football field north of the HEC for a warm-up and a 33 minute called set. Contrary to my joking that it was only 33 minutes long, it was actually quite nice. I wore flatter shoes and dug no divots today.

Following the 103, four remained for a couple of slices of saber.

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