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Starting these blogs can be a challenge sometimes. I know what I want to say but finding that perfect segway isn't always easy. Anyway, I had a moment yesterday in Tai Chi that made a lot of sense. We have a couple of new students taking the class, and one asked Sifu Dennis where the power is in tai chi. Her answer basically explained how the internal power generated from tai chi is the driving force behind our physical power. Not to say that someone with brute strength doesn't have power, but that they don't have the grounding and energy that martial artists have. When our internal energy is behind our external we become a formidable force.

 

Now I have worked with Sifu Dennis outside of tai chi, and she has more power than I expected. I see her as a very peaceful person, with a strong spirit, and I have never really opened myself to how powerful tai chi really is. Sifu Dennis is a martial artist that I really respect, and I hope that one day I can have the power and spirit that she does.

 

In a nut shell, the six harmonies are only possible when your internal harmonies are strong. We need our flow, we need to feel our chi, and we need to have a strong spirit in order to master our external strength.

 

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Pit of doom

 

What inspires you? Is it a higher belt in Kung Fu who seems to have it all together? Is it the fact that you finally get a technique? Or is it just being in a place full of like minded people? I find I am inspired all of the time by these things and more.

 

I get inspired by teaching, by learning new things, and by pushing myself harder. I haven't been up to snuff on my kung fu for the past few months, but am once again feeling more inspired and am finding a few minutes throughout each and every day to fit in a little training. I try to pump out small batches of pushups during the day, I throw kicks when I can, and I think about kung fu all the time.

 

 

I encourage everyone, to find some inspiration within everything you do. It can come in the smallest packages - whether it's a smile, a small gesture of appreciation, or simply a compliment for something that you have done. I can get inspired by watching another student finally understand something. Or have a Lil Leopard ask to see a weapon after class.

 

But remember, you have to keep being in the right place - it won't always be the right time, but if you keep showing up, the opportunity will present itself, and your patience will be rewarded. And if you aren't feeling inspired, then please talk to someone who can help. You are surrounded by like minded people - who else better qualified is there that can help you feel inspired?

 

( The title of my blog is based on a nameless game I really love playing with the Lil Leopards. It's great fun)

 

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I forgot

 

Yes, forgot to blog last week. Oops. I have spent the last little bit trying to figure out a way to inspire the black dragons, and I hope I am on the right track. It can be difficult to stay motivated when the sun is out, and the days are calling you outside. School is out, and vacations loom. So how can you stay engaged in your training?

 

 

I think part of the trick, for kids anyway, is to keep it fun. Taking it outside will work well too. And I think that working in some general summer fitness will help to keep them engaged, as well as myself as an instructor.

I am finally finding my rhythm again after months of trials and tribulations. It felt good to bring out my fan again yesterday and I could feel my chi flowing. It was a good feeling, one I have missed.

 

 

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