In a Nut Shell

I have been having a very difficult time trying to get something out there in regards to a blog. So much going on, so much to do, and of course the multitude and unexpected events or occurrences that you don't see coming. So a basic blanket of all that is happening will have to do at this time.

I have been working on several different areas in my forms that I have found to be trouble areas if you will. Your practicing a form and it feels good, your mind is in the moment and then you reach a certain area that just doesn't seem right. Perhaps it's a disruption in flow, center, skipping a technique or technique incompletion, bad kicks, stances, etc. Whatever it may be, it's messing with your head or displaying an obvious glitch. It takes along time to fix some of these things because you have installed muscle memory and your body wants to naturally perform that way because that's what your brain is telling it to do. This never ends which continues to make forms fun, challenging, and a great way to show how you are evolving as a martial artist. I really need to take my own advice here, but my mistakes are a lesson for others. Whenever possible it's good practice to do your forms at the school as much as you can so your teachers can see what you are doing and offer critique or give you a different perspective that will help you along the way. Plus you also have the opportunity to ask somebody that can help, which in turn helps your instructors. I have mentioned this point in another blog. By practicing my forms at the Kwoon this week I received critique and several answers to many questions. At the present moment I am working on about six different areas that need work. These areas are what I am aware of anyways. They are starting to improve quite a bit but no where near where I want them. Practice, consult with teachers, and practice more.

I have been doing multiple kick reps and will continue to do them until I can loosen up my hips and increase muscle areas that need to be stronger. I have very stiff hips and as a result when I throw different kicks I getting knocked off center and the overall technique and speed is being heavily affected. I am struggling at the moment with them but with more practice and way more stretching I am confident I can get them back to where they once were.

I am continuing to polish and modify my personal techniques whenever I get the chance to work with my partner or another Sihing. I am really enjoying this part of my journey and I am having fun learning and working with others. The neat part about it is the more you practice them, the more you learn the mechanics of yourself and others. It's a continuous game changer that in the end, I hope it turns out as awesome as I had envisioned them in the first place.

My axe form is on version 1.14. I have my very first form, the demo version  that I have changed up so it will be slightly different than what I have been doing, and finally my second form that is not quite together yet. More work, more destruction.

Finally, a few things I want to say.  I would like to mention how much fun I had at last weeks demo and I can't thank those of you that showed up enough. It was a good atmosphere and great people to hang out with, plus the cars were cool. I just want to let Sihing Krebbs know that you are missed and I am looking forward to seeing you whenever you can get back to the Kwoon. It's been a great week seeing my teachers, working with Sihing Fuhr and other students. But mostly just being there in general has done me a lot of good. My blog may seem a little scattered but that's how things can be sometimes, moving forward though is key. See you at the kwoon.