The kids are off school this week and there aren't any kids classes this week either, except for Saturday. So it will be nice not to have to rush to the school after work to be there for 5:30, but we will be there for the teen/adult classes.
This coming Saturday is our first public benevolent meeting. It'll be great to share what we do with the whole school and to answer any questions that come up.
Have a great week!
It may seem premature, but I have been putting a lot of thought into what weapon I should study for next year's I Ho Chuan. I have had several injuries over the years that still haunt me to one degree or another, but the one that seems to be holding me back the most is chronic wrist tendinitis. It's quite manageable for the most part, but any prolonged usage leaves me in discomfort. And with 1000 repetitions, I need to be careful.
So what weapon? Most require a fair degree of wrist rotation and flexibility, which I lack. I thought about a double dagger, which is still an option. However, through a conversation with Sifu Brinker, he suggested a Kwan dao. I know, right? Obviously a traditional one is out. I don't have the strength to swing one of them bad boys for sure. But Sifu Brinker had a light one - wood handle and an aluminum blade. Kind of feels like a toy, but it's perfect for me. It will use more of my whole body and less wrist (thus far) so I am excited to start practicing with it and to see if it's a viable weapon for me.
This week proved to be a learning experience. As I listened to my friend and empathized with her situation, I found myself in the middle. I had also taken on her problems and ended up being reminded that the solution starts with respect. I needed to take a step back and look at the situation with compassion and while I may not respect a persons actions, I still we'd to remain compassionate. There must be underlying seeds that have grown into something unkind, but if I also take that approach, I am not going to help anyone.
Kung Fu teaches respect and discipline. Respect for ourselves, respect for others, and respect for all living things. Without respect, I will not have discipline.
This week reminded me the importance of compassion and empathy. It's always good to step back and reevaluate things with this perspective. I can't control how others will act, but I can control how I react. And it starts with me using compassion and empathy.
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