Broadsword

 

My weapon of choice for Year of the Rabbit is the broadsword. Rather than develop my own form this year I decided to do the school form. All the class time and instruction dedicated to the broadsword these past few weeks has been a blessing. The timing has been perfect. As Sifu Rybak mentioned we have been learning broadsword in class because of what we are needing in our training and what it has to teach us. 

When I choose a weapon for the year my decision making process starts with a weapon that intrigues me. I then consider if this a weapon that is sustainable to train with for a full year and does it makes sense for me? No matter what I choose I know that I will learn and grow with the weapon. 

It is interesting how choosing a weapon can appear on the surface to be a personal choice and yet I have discovered that it has become more of an intuitive choice. I am intuitively drawn towards a weapon because of what I am needing in my training and how it will enhance my growing scope of knowledge and skill. 

I'm at the stage where I now know the complete form. Yay!!  This was not without challenges though. I've always struggled with coordination and my memory is not the best so there has been a lot tongue hanging out and duh moments. Numerous extra repetitions outside of class were needed. I often need to work harder when it comes to anything new and when it finally comes together I feel a sense of  accomplishment. Now that I know the form I can begin to smooth things out, add flow and focus on technique. I am excited to see the year end results.