3 Star Drumming Form

It has been quite interesting developing this form. I had decided to define every drum hit and clack with a move. I am not sure if is the wrong way of doing it, but it feels right to me right now. I have also decided to include a single 5 star drumming in my form and it has been giving me some issues. I think as I write this write now I might have found a another approach on how to install a 5 star beat into my form. Truly the power of blogging is immense. 

  I started to think how would I ever even contrive a form for a 7 star drumming with the thought process of doing it to ever beat. Then I broke that 7 star down to individual parts 1,2....1,2,3....1,2 (7 star). A 5 star is made up of 5 beats then a clack then 7 more beats. I have been having a hard time with those 7. I think I am going to have to experiment with this, because I have been unhappy with what I had come with so far for the 7 beats. Exciting stuff.

Sifu Langner

Family

 I had a great night tonight. I was able to spend a lot of time with my cousins and uncle. I have not spent so much time with them before and they have always been a short drive away. I used to  never hang out with them because at the time they were to young to do anything with and I was in their words a giant. I finally have lots of activities that they are into and so am I. I only started to become close with them recently, because my grandfather passed away. Oddly enough his passing brought me closer to family. I still miss my Grandpa, but I thank him for him bringing me closer to others. 

I always wondered why do we have to experience hardships before we take gratitude in what we have. It is a lesson that has to be re learned, and re taught every new generation. Sometimes the older people will try and pass that wisdom on, but for the most part almost everyone when their young will ignore this golden advice. I am pretty sure I fall under the latter of not taking the golden advice when I was younger. I am just really happy right now and I hope you all have an amazing day.

Sifu Langner 

Drumming Sticks

 I am actually really liking my chosen weapon form. I am using the drum sticks I have drummed many times in my past. I have been swimming with ideas and possibilities of what form I will be doing with these drum sticks. First I thought about making a form that follows a lion dance, but I was not sure yet on how to do the thunder drumming in a form. So then I was thinking of doing a 7 star drumming form, but it seemed a bit to fast for me. Then I finally realized that I should start with the 3 star drumming.  

I personally thought it was kinda funny how I was trying to tackle the hardest version to accomplish. When I should of establish a base first. Currently I am up to a 5 star movement in my 3 star form. Having a bit of an issue in what I should do there, but it has been a lot of fun creating forms again. I am really enjoying the challenge of trying to fix my form issues. 

  I would say I am having a blast doing my kung fu. I would not say coming up with the form has been smooth at all, but I am truly loving this new trial of struggle. I am learning so much. 

Sifu Langner  

Banquet

Congratulations to the two new black belts and the black belts who got promoted. It was a really great night. Honestly those nights are a really good reset button and motivator for me. My new year truly does not change for me until I go to the banquet. I look forward to the new year with vim and vigor. Any heavy weights I have been carrying wash away with the banquet. The banquet always reminds me of how amazing everyone's journey inspires me to keep going. 

I know I might have said this before, but it means a lot for me to let you all know.

Thank you all for being apart of my life, and letting me be apart of yours as well. You are all beautiful people.

Sifu Langner