When I first joined Kung Fu it was to get exercise and participate in an activity that my children were doing. As the years progressed it was to learn to be a better person both on and off the mats. The I Ho Chuan was a way to get more out of my training and weapons training added excitement and something new.
Why am I still in Kung Fu? Even though I do not have the physical endurance before my transplant, I have developed in different ways. I have felt transfer of power between moves, going slower has helped me fine tune techniques, and Tai Chi has helped me continue to build strength. I could not imagine these last two years without Kung Fu. It has helped me accept the person I am today and that is a tremendous achievement. Acceptance is hard when you are drastically not the person you use to be. It is easy to keep your thoughts in the past and get discouraged about your current reality. Kung Fu has not only helped me with acceptance, it has given me the determination to improve on that person both physically and spiritually. And that is why I stay in Kung Fu and the I Ho Chuan.
It was the same for me when I started out with Kung fu- minus the children :D. And life, for better or worse is change, I am glad to be with you as a Blogging bestie this year!
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