More obstacles to training

Okay, so it has been ages since I attended baguazhang class. Other than the odd chance here and there to eat bitter, I have done very little in the way of training full stop. That said, the main reason for this lapse is that we are currently looking for a new home. This is taking up a lot of my time. I reconcile myself with the thought that, once we get moved, I will have a garden in which to practice and, hopefully, a spare room that can double as a baguazhang/yoga room (my wife does Iyengar yoga). So, in the long run, I am envisioning my bagua routine to improve by virtue of no longer being confined to a small apartment where I can only really practice jiben shou fa and a few, limited, lines and forms. Imagine having a whole garden to walk a proper circle in! :) So, watch this space and hopefully I will soon be coming to you with tales of extended practice sessions out in the summer heat.

Progress

Seems my more regular Baguazhang practice is beginning to bear fruit. I had another of my training epiphanies at last night's Manchester Bagua class. I found my basic applications working better and my teacher picked up on that. Although I already knew that the secret was simply to practice regularly, it is nice to have that confirmed with some actual, noticeable improvements that have clearly come from my practicing much more regularly than before. Now, I suppose, the key is simply to keep practising.

Rainy morning

Today's 5.30am bagua practice included an extended warm up and loosening of the joints followed by my working on opening my kua.

Training addendum

In the spirit of, "Hey, well....  It all counts.", I had to run an errand to the bank during my lunchbreak at work.  While I did so, I worked a little on my calves (essentially just engaging them as I walked).

Not exactly a marathon workout - but it all adds up (and I really need to focus on my lower body at the moment).

Ante-meridian (morning) training

Have practiced some single palm change this morning.  Would have done more but it was interrupted by my daughter waking up in tears.

Still, a good start to the day.