Three hours training tonight - tai chi first, 24 Step, such a challenge. How to be a Snake when you're actually more of a hippo?
As for kung fu, the warm-up is getting more like a physical work-out. I am perfecting my own versions of kick-squats and jumpy-leaps, even star jumps (minus the bob to the floor) as a concession to my age. I am tremendously proud when there's something I can actually DO like a stretch or a kick .... or san dao (shadow boxing) which I particularly enjoy when I partner Sifu, who is so skilfull, he makes me look good. My progress is slow and most of the youngsters overtake me, but I'm currently learning Tiger as the last part of my Blue Belt grading.
Tai chi is my first love, closely followed by dao yin, both of which I have no intention of ever giving up. I don't pretend that I will be able to continue with kung fu for many more years, but as long as I can keep going, I will. The other students are very kind to me and I love being the Group Grannie, as any woman who has ever been behind a dozen or so fit young men in silk trousers will agree.
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