Basics

 During class I was unsatisfied with the vectors and flow of my punches and kicks in my form. I found myself knowing my issues, but at the time did not have a solution. I found myself trying to force my punches where I want them to go and having to think overtime while doing my forms. My mind knows what to do, but my body is not ready.

  I ended up having an epiphany and got into a horse stance and started to just simply throw punches. I was no longer trying to make my whole body trying to listen to me while I do the form. I was able to just simply focus on what my arms were doing to do a punch. I was performing something I have not done for a very long time, basics.

  I was lucky enough to re-learn my foundations and how important it is to some times to just focus on one part of the form. To use the tools I have been taught through my time learning kung fu. Finding a great amount of value of doing something as small as just throwing punches. 

 When I was more consistent in kung fu before my small hiatus I took for granted the great power of practicing simply the basics I have. I got to learn again so much about myself where I feel weak and where I feel strong. 

   I would say I am right now having a lot of fun getting the WD-40 into my mind and joints and muscles. I am seeing my struggles, but I have been able to stay positive and try and look for what positive I am learning, or having to re-learn about myself or my kung fu. 

 There is easily 2 paths I could take about what I am doing right now. Honestly I am always walking that balance beam physically and mentally. Right now I am on the up swing of my mental and I want to keep that going. I am trying to accomplish to keep this attitude for when things will inevitably change. I am trying to keep this idea alive about always seeing the opportunity’s life keeps throwing at me. Instead of looking at what obstacles are put in front of me. I am not trying to see the world through rose coloured glasses, but I am trying bring the hope back into it. Maybe even keep that hope going for myself at all times.

 Anyways back to about basics. They are a very important aspect of my martial arts. They are my foundation and what were the very first things I learned as a white belt. I’m just really lucky that I get to re-learn the enjoyment of learning my basics again.

Thanks for reading here are some numbers:

Acts of kindness: 200

Km: 150

Sit ups: 2000

Push ups: 2000

Da mu hsing: 45

Drum stick form: 55

Spar: 70