It's amazing how fast this year is progressing. Another boot camp has come and gone. It was a fantastic and educational day. I'm quite thrilled about what we all had a chance to learn that day.
The limits were pushed, both internally and externally. Getting a first glance at breathing energy through my limbs was quite interesting. I have felt and recognized chi in the past, but never have I been able to apply it. Not that I can yet now anyway, but I at least have a basis to go off of now.
The multiple fitness classes were great, it's always fun to see what you can do and correct accordingly.
I feel fortunate that I was trusted with being the example opponent in the Sanshou seminar. It certainly was good practice for both reaction time and proper break fall technique!
Learning bits and pieces of other styles is always a treat. It's nice to see what else is out there and compare. Bagua walking was quite interesting. Focussing on your hands and letting the world spin around you was pretty unreal. The different stances and concepts as well, definitely cool.
Now for my favorite part, the lion dance drumming. I am just hooked on lion dancing, the history, the technique, the teamwork, everything. When I heard I might have a chance to learn the drum I was ecstatic! To interact from the other side was very interesting, I certainly have a whole new understanding of what it takes. It's not easy, especially when the lion takes forever to throw the lettuce.... (hehe, oops)
The boot camp is by far one of the most important days of the year. Three times I've gone and three times I've come back with a gigantic grin on my face. I can't wait for next year.
Take care everyone.
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