My weapon and form this year is the Tai Chi straight sword, Yang style 32 form. This will be the second year, dedicated to learning this form and my goal is to learn all 32 moves this time around.
I’m finding that I’m enjoying the process more this year. As I watch and progress through the video, I’m seeing things that I didn’t notice before. My eye for detail has increased and I’m less frustrated when I encounter challenging new moves. Part of my training has included more time spent understanding the weapon, intent within techniques and getting a good feel for basics through repetition. The goal is to have the weapon be an extension of my arm supported by the skeletal structure.
Dedicating 10 minutes per day (this is flexible as more time is needed when learning new sections) has been really helpful with building consistency and progression. I currently get 2-3 form reps each day of what I know. I am also able to spend some of those 10 minutes learning a new move or refining sections. Applying the 10 minute rule to both forms for the year has made a huge difference in how I practice and train.
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