Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 236

Four fled into HEC 110 and 154 for a warm up and 24 minute called set respectively. Following the set, there were questions on Repulse Monkey and Bend Bow, Shoot Tiger. I also commented on Needle Sea Bottom, Fan Through Back, and Part the Wild Horses Mane.

Following the 103, three sliced through the sword set.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 235

Four filed in for a warm up and three executed a 16 minute called set facing largely north. The flow was quite good.

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

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 234

Six sidled into the Allen Center for a 22 minute called set. Following the set, there were questions on Fist Under Elbow, both the frame and the application.

Following the 103, one remained for a some saber, though it wasn't me.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 233

Three threaded in for a warm up and 20 minute called set. Before the set, there was a question on Turn and Sweep Lotus and the transition into Bend Bow, Shoot Tiger. Following the set, I reminded students of the correct hand technique.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 232

Six slipped in to the Allen Center for a warm up and 24 minute called set. Before the set, I reminded people of the posture. Following the set, there was a question on Carry Tiger, Return to Mountain.

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

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 231

Five folded into the Allen Center this morning for a warm up and 21 minute called set. Following the set, there was a question on Carry Tiger, Return to Mountain.

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

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 230

One walked into HEC 110 this morning for a delightful warm up and a ten minute set with special attention to posture.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 229

Four fended off cheer-leaders and met for in HEC 154 for a 23 minute called set. Following the set, there were questions on Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry, and Punch. I also talked about Apparent Close Up.

Following the 103, three remained for a stab at the sword. Following the sword set, I answered questions on Black Dragon Whips Its Tail, Green Dragon Comes Out of the Water, Wind Swirls the Lotus and then demonstrated Lion Shakes Its Head and Tiger Holds Its Head.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 228

Three threaded in for a 23 minute called set.

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

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 227

Four filed in for a 22 minute called set. We faced much closer to true south this morning for a different look in the mirrors. Following the set, we discussed knee placement.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 226

Four fell in for a 14 minute called set.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 225

Two again this morning for a 15 minute set. My recovery from the drive back may yet occur.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 224

Two were back in HEC for a 21 minute set. Another day of good training for me.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 223

Two came in to HEC 110 for a 21 minute set. I was well ensconced in training all day. - No formal practice tomorrow.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 222

Two came in for a 25 minute set. I was elsewhere, preparing for training.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 221

Four flopped in for a 7 minute called set.

After the 103, two remained for a slash at the saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 220

Six slipped in to the Allen Center this morning for a warming warm-up and a 20 minute called. Following the set, I answered questions on Lift Hands, Step Forward and Golden Cock Stands on One Leg. I also spoke briefly on the Kick With Left Heel after Double Wind to the Ears.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 219

Four floundered in for a delightful warm-up followed by a 25 minute called set. It was smooth today and felt quite rewarding. Before the set, I discussed Fair Lady Works at Shuttles and after the set, there were questions on Snake Creeps Down and Single Whip.

Following the 103, two remained for a swift slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 218

Four flopped in for a 17 minute called set. There were no questions after the set.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 217

Five found their way into HEC 110 for a warm-up but since it was so warm, we moved to HEC 154 for the 23 minute called set. Following the set, there was a question on Single Whip and I spoke briefly about Wave Hands Like Clouds and Apparent Close-Up.

After the 103, three remained for a slice of sword with questions on Black Dragon Whips its Tail and Green Dragon Comes Out of the Water.

Finally, two remained for a quick slash of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 216

Three clustered outside HEC 110 and eventually were able to warm up and have a 22 minute called practice.

After the 103, two remained for some push-hands.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 215

Four filed in for a 23 (and a half) minute called set. Following the set, there was a question on Push.

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

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 214

Two traipsed in for a 4 minute 30 second set.

After the 103, both remained for a slice of sword and a swing at the saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 213

Seven sloshed in for a warm up, but only six remained for a 27 minute called (and called breath) set. Following the set, there were questions on Roll Back and punching in general.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 212

Four flopped in for a 23 minute called set. There were no questions before or after the set and the only comment made related to how well a student is coming along.

After the 103, three remained for a slash at the saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 211

Three threaded in to the Allen Center for a 23 minute called set. Following the set, there was a question on Needle at Sea Bottom.

After the 103, two remained for a smooth slice of saber.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 210

Six sidled in to the HEC 110 for a warm up and 27 minute called set. After the set, we talked about Ward Off Right, Wave Hands Like Clouds, and Fair Lady Works at Shuttles.

Following the 103, four stayed for a solid slice of sword with questions on Black Dragon Whips Its Tail and Green Dragon Comes Out of the Water.

Finally, three remained for a rapid run at the saber. There were questions on Fair Lady Works at Shuttles in Eight Directions.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 209

Five fled the out doors into HEC 110 for a warm up and 31 minute called set. After the set, I spoke on Brush Knee, Step Back Repulse Monkey, and Wave Hands Like Clouds.

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

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 208

Four filed in for a warm up. Three remained for a 23 minute called set. Before the set, I spoke briefly on Wave Hands Like Clouds and after the set, there was a question on the last Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch.

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Tai Chi at the Allen Center - 2013 Day 207

Three came in for a 25 minute set this morning. Alas, that I could not join them.

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