Mental Maitenance

   This is one of those miscellaneous posts that has multiple topics so bear with me.

   Wuxin and Intent. I put this topic out there the other day because I love to hear other students thoughts and opinions on certain subjects. I find in class that when a topic is brought up as mysterious and complex as this one that it demands more thought and discussion. There was some great discussion on this and for that, I thank all those who responded, especially Master Brinker. The clarification he provided was obviously needed as this is a very important concept to grasp.
   This brings me to a sore point for me, asking questions. Sometimes I don't even know I have a question until hours or days after something is done or said. In class on Wednesday, I understood the definition of the word Wuxin when it was given ( again ) to us but I realized later I didn't even have the foggiest idea of what the definition even meant. The responses I got on Kwoon talk showed me I wasn't alone.
   This brings me to my point. Why are we all so quiet on Kwoon talk? This is a great platform to ask questions and discuss whatever you want ( Kung Fu related of course ). Actual class time is extremely limited but Kwoon talk is open 24/7. There is a multitude of instructors at the ready to help guide your journey. I really wish more students would ask/comment on the site, so I will keep asking my questions and HOPEFULLY I will hear from you all.
   To quote my Dad ( again ), "there are no stupid questions, only stupid mistakes", thanks again Dad.


 Numbers. Here is a quick up to date summary of my numbers so far;
Push ups         25247
Sit ups             25440
Sparring          1150 ( mostly shadow sparring obviously )
1609km           1518.2km
1000 AOK      772
Hand Form      458
Weapon Form  365
   Personal requirements rolling along at a nice pace, reevaluating and adjusting as required. So overall I am mostly happy with my numbers, but I know I can do better, so I will.


   Mr White-Hourse Strong, thank you for you blog on Mastery. Looking at it from the perspective of understanding versus memorizing is a very neat insight. I am having a stinker of a time memorizing it, but I haven't really tried to approach it  from the angle of understanding it instead. Great idea, thanks, I'll try that approach instead and hopefully it starts to stick a little better.


   Reno of Tanaramma. The call has been put out there for help, are you in? It is the week coming up. I am not sure of what actually needs to be done but many hands make light work. I can be there every day from 4:00 Pm on, I might even be able to squeeze in a few earlier days. I have a truck, tools and love grunt work, use me!


   Monday night Tai Chi. I love this class, knew I would but never made it a priority, thank you Covid for helping me out with that ( and of course Master Brinker, Sifu Vantuil and Sifu Dennis ). But, this class has really made me appreciate how quickly time can go when you are enjoying yourself. I'd swear that class has just begun and boom, we are bowing out. Nothing I can do about that other than absorb every moment I can. Thankfully there is the full 4 sections on Vimeo (SRKF Tai Chi Yang Style Long Form) to watch, beautiful to watch the whole form. 


Think that's all for now, see you on the mats, peace!