Forms, Forms and more Forms

This week we presented our beta forms.  I am so thrilled to see everyone's performances either virtually or in person.  I have been working on the Tai Chi Cane form for the last two years but this is the first time that I feel like I have traction. I love when the Tai Chi hand forms integrate into the cane form (brush knee, white stork cools its wings, single whip, etc) but I really just enjoy being able to concentrate on shifting weight, moving foot positions and transitioning to the next move.  

My beta form was only about 1/4 of the form.  The way I learn best is to take sections and really learn them.  Again focusing on intent, flow, and then I move to memorization.  If I can visualize the intent from move to move it is easier to memorize and to keep the flow.

I was very happy with my hand form.  Just being able to complete it in its entirety although when I watched others, I noticed a move that I totally missed out on.  My cardio is getting better with every form and I am working on lowering those horse stances and cat stances.  Little steps but with mindful intention it will continue to improve.  My next form that I am working on again is Da Mu Hsing but I have two forms back so the others will come.  

This week I was doing 3 full days at work and that was tiring but the more that I am getting into routines, the more I am getting done.  My foot pain has been decreasing as I have been working on stretching for plantar fasciitis.  I think the biggest advantage I have through all of this is being able to recognize the little steps forward and celebrate those successes.

Numbers

Pushups (equivalent) - 455

Sit-ups (equivalent) - 400

Kilometers - 116

Weapons form - 45

Hand form - 46

Sparring - 5

AOK - 177

Piano - 0/50

Tai Chi - 6.5/50

Yoga - 4/50

Meditation - 3/50