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The lesson starts at 7:00
PM
A martial artist needs to have
self-discipline, focus, control.
There is no scope for sloppiness.
The tai chi lesson starts at 7:00 PM. Be there on time.
Choose
Warm-up starts on arrival 7:00 PM and lasts for 30 minutes.
Choose from:
Ba duan jin (8 exercises)
Plate exercise
4 directions - forwards & backwards
4 directions - to the side
Standing post
Standing post with arms
Opening & closing - to the side
Cloud hands
Moving qigong (8 exercises)
Leg stretches (set 1 or 2) or psoas exercises
Stretches & joint work (12 exercises)
Horse stance
High circle qigong (5 mins)
Qigong on one leg (5 mins)
Horse stance qigong (10 mins)
Standing qigong (15 mins)
Standing qigong (4 postures) (20 mins)
Full circle qigong (30 mins)
Qigong development (40 mins)
Late?
If you are late, you still have to warm-up for 30
minutes.
Missed a week?
If you missed last weeks class, please perform full circle qigong for 30
minutes.
Exempt?
Nobody is exempt from warm-up unless Sifu Waller pointedly knows they train
at home and permits them to train something else.
Many beginners think that they do not need to warm-up. Skipping a warm-up
will automatically result in pain later on, and that will restrict your
fighting abilities. A good pre-workout warm-up protects against future aches
and pains. Furthermore, it is also an immediate factor in improving
performance.
(Frederic Delavier)
The risk of injury in combat sports is especially high. To prevent injury,
do the following: 1) Learn to warm-up well before any exercise, 2) Do
everything possible to accelerate recovery between workouts.
(Frederic Delavier)
Challenges
If you have a standing qigong challenge to perform, start on arrival.
If you have a form challenge, warm-up with the group until 7:00 PM, then do
your form challenge.
Tardy?
Tardy students need to
learn that wanting to do tai chi does not
make you martial artist.
Only your behaviour can do that.
Turning up on time is an excellent starting place.
Misconduct
If you hope to arrive late, skip warm-ups and just get on with the
training, please be aware that Sifu Waller will
notice.
And he will not be happy that you flout our insurance
policy
liability criteria.
His solution will be concise: you will work with the
qigong & tai chi group for the entire night.
This is not a punishment. It is a reminder:
health comes first.
Nothing can substitute for serious practice. Practice seriously,
correctly and patiently. Use your brain, not just your body. Don't hide
weaknesses in your training. Don't lie to yourself. If you cheat, you only
cheat yourself.
(Adam Hsu)
I don't stop when I'm tired.
I only stop when I'm done.
(Marilyn Monroe)
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created 18 December 2007
Last updated
16 June 2023
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