What else would this post be about other than the Tiger Challenge ( May 29, 2021 ). Sure it might be a mandatory requirement that we all agreed to when we signed up for the I Ho Chuan, but I would sign up regardless of it being a requirement or not. I absolutely love the Tiger Challenge. As nerve racking as it can be being put to the test , the sense of accomplishment and the pure thrill of "the moment" when your turn comes up and you strut your stuff cannot be understated, it is something you must feel for yourself.
My first Tiger Challenge I was petrified, but I did it anyways. That was in 2014. Now I wouldn't miss it for the world. It tests you both mentally and physically. You cannot help but to grow from the experience. I find it takes me personally up not just 1 notch, but 10. I can feel my intensity ramp up to new heights as my turn comes. I can feel every move and instantly know whether I got it right or not. My body screams, my mind blurs, my heart races ( apparently my heart rate was at 180 for the musical form - wow ), but I savory every single moment. The sense of accomplishment when you know you tried your best and made it to the end, euphoric.
A big thanks goes out to all the judges, to all my fellow competitors, to all those who attended, and to Master Brinker for making this all possible. To be in Stony Plain Alberta Canada in 2021 practicing a 2000+ year old Martial Art from China is mind blowing.
P.S. Mrs Ferris, that video rocked, you keep taking it up a notch for the rest of us, thank you.
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