Hello everyone I am here again to blog! I guess this will be how my year has gone so far.Well every year I think my year never goes the way I expected it to go; this year is no exception.
I started the year with bad shoulders and was not able to do normal forms, but I created a weapons form that almost has no shoulder movement in it. Then eventually my shoulders got so bad that I no longer could do any forms properly. The closes thing I get to using full motion in my arms is tai chi form; even then I can't do that long until I start feeling pain again in both shoulders.
Also I think mentally I had a really low point and was feeling really down. I sometimes get really depressed and I just stop functioning. With my injury's in my shoulders it was playing a heavy weight on me. I was almost completely defeated, but I still participated and continued breathing.
Now I got all the bad stuff out of the way let me tell you how absolutely amazing I am doing now. I still have sucky shoulders, but I found myself a miracle. Intent to chi. That one black belt class really helped me improve mentally and I would like to think physically. I got to think completely different way of doing my forms, because it was the only way for me to do any. Intent to chi really got me thinking of how I move my body, and where my power is going and coming from, and what is my actual intent behind all the moves I do in my forms. If I throw a punch and have no intent to do anything with it; will it still do anything? well technically yes with F =MxA and all, but it will not accomplish a whole lot. Once I apply my intent to my chi though it become a whole another ball game.
Also right now I would say I am doing really good right now in life, because I have a career that I love, surrounded by amazing people. So all I need right now to make it even better for me would be a girlfriend :)
Well I guess that is everything now so my next blog be uploaded on November 20, Sunday.
Remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
Sunday, 13 November 2016
Friday, 11 November 2016
Guity
Hello everyone I just want to talk about guilt. Whenever I feel guilty I pull back and don't want to face it. Like feeling guilty for not blogging or not being able to do my kung fu properly. I feel like I let myself down when I do this. I know the easy fix is to just do it and give it my all, and be ok with how far I can currently push myself.
I believe I can do more for myself and everyone around me. I will say my battle with my shoulders are a hard thing for me to accept. I make some progress then fall backwards do to my work; if I start trying to do modified work I could lose my job. It is a vicious circle I am in right now. It is not like my job does not like me, but if I am on modified for to long I could possibly be laid off so someone else can do it. I am easily replaced.
I will make a actual effort to continue to blog, and stay responsible for myself and my actions. I will start promising in my blogs when the next blog will be posted in an effort to hold myself more accountable. I know I technically have already made a promise to blog weekly, but I need to say the words for myself. I will blog November 13 Sunday.
Well that is all for now so remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
I believe I can do more for myself and everyone around me. I will say my battle with my shoulders are a hard thing for me to accept. I make some progress then fall backwards do to my work; if I start trying to do modified work I could lose my job. It is a vicious circle I am in right now. It is not like my job does not like me, but if I am on modified for to long I could possibly be laid off so someone else can do it. I am easily replaced.
I will make a actual effort to continue to blog, and stay responsible for myself and my actions. I will start promising in my blogs when the next blog will be posted in an effort to hold myself more accountable. I know I technically have already made a promise to blog weekly, but I need to say the words for myself. I will blog November 13 Sunday.
Well that is all for now so remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Demo Talk
So I would like to talk about demos. Why we do them? Is there any value? and what might that value be if there is any?
For me when I first started doing demos I did not like them, and they made me sick (literally). I was so nervous going in front of strangers and performing my form for them. I was so worked up I would black out during my performance and then I would not remember that I just performed in front of others. I did not pass out, but I ended up doing my form without thinking of anything else but my form. For me this was quite the intense experience; for the few seconds I was on I put all my hard work and effort into that little piece I might have gotten. I felt very accomplished for the 10 to 30 seconds I might have gotten.
Lately I have been hearing that" what is the use of a demo, I will have to sit and wait for my tiny part in the demo, so it is boring". "I would get more out of my one day I am here if I got to practice, my whole form instead of just a small piece. I will just practice my part at home" Now I am not 100% accurate, with what I have heard word for word, but it has still been said in such a way. I will not deny that practicing for a demo, might be like that sometimes, but I think that is a completely wrong way of thinking.
So why do we do demos? for me demos are something where you get to learn how others are doing, and where you can show off how good you have gotten at your form. Also it builds teamwork and friendships, that will last a long time. Is there any value? YES What is that value? Demos can help build your self confidence up, your engagement in your kung fu. Helps you pursue the extraordinary, while leaving mediocrity behind. Make an impact on someones life. So if I have to wait 6 minutes before I get to do anything I will make my time up there the best time of my life. You know there may be even more value and benefits, I have yet listed, but for now this is what I can currently think of.
Every requirement in The I Ho Chuan has a purpose and a reasoning, and a lesson.
Remember everyone stay extraoridinary
Sifu R. Langner
For me when I first started doing demos I did not like them, and they made me sick (literally). I was so nervous going in front of strangers and performing my form for them. I was so worked up I would black out during my performance and then I would not remember that I just performed in front of others. I did not pass out, but I ended up doing my form without thinking of anything else but my form. For me this was quite the intense experience; for the few seconds I was on I put all my hard work and effort into that little piece I might have gotten. I felt very accomplished for the 10 to 30 seconds I might have gotten.
Lately I have been hearing that" what is the use of a demo, I will have to sit and wait for my tiny part in the demo, so it is boring". "I would get more out of my one day I am here if I got to practice, my whole form instead of just a small piece. I will just practice my part at home" Now I am not 100% accurate, with what I have heard word for word, but it has still been said in such a way. I will not deny that practicing for a demo, might be like that sometimes, but I think that is a completely wrong way of thinking.
So why do we do demos? for me demos are something where you get to learn how others are doing, and where you can show off how good you have gotten at your form. Also it builds teamwork and friendships, that will last a long time. Is there any value? YES What is that value? Demos can help build your self confidence up, your engagement in your kung fu. Helps you pursue the extraordinary, while leaving mediocrity behind. Make an impact on someones life. So if I have to wait 6 minutes before I get to do anything I will make my time up there the best time of my life. You know there may be even more value and benefits, I have yet listed, but for now this is what I can currently think of.
Every requirement in The I Ho Chuan has a purpose and a reasoning, and a lesson.
Remember everyone stay extraoridinary
Sifu R. Langner
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
Experiments
Hello everyone, I have been doing a lot of experimenting on myself lately. Not because I want to, but becasue I have to. My Shoulders and weight being the two big reasons for it. I have been practicing good posture, but now I have neck pains on top of current pains. Unfortunately for me though I have to try and push through these neck pains, becasue it will help my shoulder that are injured from years of abuse and bad posture. I do stretch and rest my neck though.
I was told the reason for my neck pain, was because I always was slouched so my muscles behind my head were short and weak. Now I elongated those muscles they are tight and try to pull back; which makes my neck sore. What I am doing is trying to correct my posture. Reminds me of Kung fu if you train your body to do a bad horse stance for a long period of time. It can possibly damage you physically later; due to always practicing bad form. So all the pressure goes in the wrong spots in your stance.
I am also no longer eating any wheat, becasue I was told that wheat can possibly cause inflammation to the joints. Either way I think cutting out wheat products will be good for me. I am eating more veggies and fruits now; so I am happy about that.
So that is it for now so remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
I was told the reason for my neck pain, was because I always was slouched so my muscles behind my head were short and weak. Now I elongated those muscles they are tight and try to pull back; which makes my neck sore. What I am doing is trying to correct my posture. Reminds me of Kung fu if you train your body to do a bad horse stance for a long period of time. It can possibly damage you physically later; due to always practicing bad form. So all the pressure goes in the wrong spots in your stance.
I am also no longer eating any wheat, becasue I was told that wheat can possibly cause inflammation to the joints. Either way I think cutting out wheat products will be good for me. I am eating more veggies and fruits now; so I am happy about that.
So that is it for now so remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
Sunday, 28 August 2016
Intent to Chi
Hello everyone it has been awhile since I blogged. Sorry for that I sometimes forget how much blogging is apart of my journey and how great of a tool blogging is.
Anyways I have had a black belt class recently that worked on one of the internal harmony's. There is spirit to intent, intent to chi, and chi to strength/power. The one we worked on was intent to chi. It was an amazing class for me, because if you don't know yet I currently can't use either of my arms for any weapon or hand forms right now. Due to it causing me pain in both my shoulders. I have full movement and use in both of my arms, but I don't like to becasue it again will cause me pain.
So the lesson I really learned from class about intent to chi was really amazing. Since now that i realized I am not using my arms in any forms really, all I have now it my intent and chi. I don't think I ever really focus on it before, becasue I had two good arms, but now the only thing I can really practice is intent to chi. Now when I say intent I am talking about my own intent. Ex. I will use my right hand and punch through my opponent, then use my left hand to block the one on the left.
So since I can`t really use my arms or anything this is how I train now. I put my intent behind what i want to do the try and release that intent into my chi and release my energy. It is kinda hard for me since now a lot of the kung fu I practice is mostly mental now.
I guess you could say the silver lining out of having two bad shoulders is that I am experiencing stuff I don`t think I would of worked on until I was much older. I have no choice, but to do that. It is moments like these as to why I love kung fu so much, and that kung fu will never get boring, for me, becasue every day as a martial artist I feel like I always have so much more to learn and can`t wait to learn them. So I will see you all next time, but until then remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
Anyways I have had a black belt class recently that worked on one of the internal harmony's. There is spirit to intent, intent to chi, and chi to strength/power. The one we worked on was intent to chi. It was an amazing class for me, because if you don't know yet I currently can't use either of my arms for any weapon or hand forms right now. Due to it causing me pain in both my shoulders. I have full movement and use in both of my arms, but I don't like to becasue it again will cause me pain.
So the lesson I really learned from class about intent to chi was really amazing. Since now that i realized I am not using my arms in any forms really, all I have now it my intent and chi. I don't think I ever really focus on it before, becasue I had two good arms, but now the only thing I can really practice is intent to chi. Now when I say intent I am talking about my own intent. Ex. I will use my right hand and punch through my opponent, then use my left hand to block the one on the left.
So since I can`t really use my arms or anything this is how I train now. I put my intent behind what i want to do the try and release that intent into my chi and release my energy. It is kinda hard for me since now a lot of the kung fu I practice is mostly mental now.
I guess you could say the silver lining out of having two bad shoulders is that I am experiencing stuff I don`t think I would of worked on until I was much older. I have no choice, but to do that. It is moments like these as to why I love kung fu so much, and that kung fu will never get boring, for me, becasue every day as a martial artist I feel like I always have so much more to learn and can`t wait to learn them. So I will see you all next time, but until then remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
Sunday, 24 July 2016
Well.. this is a blog
Hello everyone I am doing good right now and for the life of me can't think of a single thing right now.
I am signed up for my second year at NAIT in the electrical trade. I been having fun with my friends and family. The Kohuts through a great party; I had a lot of fun and thank you. I have been practicing drumming and really liking it.(the lion dance drumming) . I finally have the month of when I will be traveling to Japan, February. I will be going for one month so looking forward to that. Also looking forward to the wolf walk trip that I am about to go on.
hmmm... even after writing all this I am still drawing a blank.
OK then so remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
I am signed up for my second year at NAIT in the electrical trade. I been having fun with my friends and family. The Kohuts through a great party; I had a lot of fun and thank you. I have been practicing drumming and really liking it.(the lion dance drumming) . I finally have the month of when I will be traveling to Japan, February. I will be going for one month so looking forward to that. Also looking forward to the wolf walk trip that I am about to go on.
hmmm... even after writing all this I am still drawing a blank.
OK then so remember everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
Sunday, 3 July 2016
That Juice Guy
Hello everyone Canada day was absolutely amazing. The amount of commitment and engagement from all of you truly re-invigorated my passion for life and kung fu. You all performed so well and made all the demos, lion, and dragon performances outstanding.
I loved to see the dragon out it can really unite the team. The lion always pushing your limits and representing us well. The demos could have not gone any better you all put amazing effort of the 20 to 10(or that one 50) seconds I gave you all. You all helped me to have one of the best days of my life.
Also I have to thank sifu brinker in giving me the opportunity to create the demos. I think this has really helped me a lot. Of course I thank all of you that put in the effort to making the Canada day a huge success.
Also now I most likely will be referred to as the juice guy from now on since that day. If you had not heard yet, I accidentally wiped off the dotting on the mirror of the lion. I was clearly not thinking straight and thought the little red dots on the mirror was juice spilled on it. I told the others this and was promptly told I could just use my saliva to clean it off. So I did with my thumb, but they all realized too late that I had just wiped off the dotting of the lion. I now went from that drug guy to that juice guy. The drug guy is another story. :)
So for now everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
I loved to see the dragon out it can really unite the team. The lion always pushing your limits and representing us well. The demos could have not gone any better you all put amazing effort of the 20 to 10(or that one 50) seconds I gave you all. You all helped me to have one of the best days of my life.
Also I have to thank sifu brinker in giving me the opportunity to create the demos. I think this has really helped me a lot. Of course I thank all of you that put in the effort to making the Canada day a huge success.
Also now I most likely will be referred to as the juice guy from now on since that day. If you had not heard yet, I accidentally wiped off the dotting on the mirror of the lion. I was clearly not thinking straight and thought the little red dots on the mirror was juice spilled on it. I told the others this and was promptly told I could just use my saliva to clean it off. So I did with my thumb, but they all realized too late that I had just wiped off the dotting of the lion. I now went from that drug guy to that juice guy. The drug guy is another story. :)
So for now everyone stay extraordinary.
Sifu R. Langner
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