5 Animal Frolics

Started learning this this morning - more sore body parts ahead!

Common mistakes are shown in black and White - thank God as it is in chinese.

Yang Sabre Partner Form

Indian vs. Irish Yoga!

Sent to me ages ago By Steven.



For those with bad eyesight, the circled text reads:

"This version of the posture requires considerabe strength in the neck, shoulders and back, requiring years of practice to achieve. It should not be attempted without supervision."

Obviously the Irishman in the second picture has had years of "practice" at his "art"!

Revisiting Some Old Posts

Some Discussions last week in Tai Chi Class reminded me of the following previous posts:


Tai Chi Punch



Demonstrated by Glen Hairston, from ramcity youtube


Short Form Applications (Not necessarily "our" apps.)




Some light Relief :-)

Crazy Japanese TV Show and Sword Cutting

First video of 32 Sword Form

Untitled from Simon O'Connor on Vimeo.

Chen 32 Step Sword Form

This is an example of the form I started to learn today. Hope I can make most of the classes. Started the class with some light jogging and some stretches - it's been a while since I did any flexibily work and I expect to hurt on Monday!