YES! I got through my second TaiChi class with very little pain. I did need some oxygen after the 30min warm up routine, but I did manage to get off of the ground afterwards to work on my "Move the Mountain, Push the Sea", which I still don't have the first clue how to do. I just keep my eyes focused on the instructor and do what he/she does.
I did find something today that you don't regularly see in a normal gym environment. People actually engaged me in conversation while I was waiting for class to start. This doesn't really sound like a big deal, but just think about it. The last few times I was in a regular gym, people nobody really looked or talked to anyone. I usually see someone say hi when they pass to go to the water fountain (bubbler for you Northerners), but never really just talk. Today I talked with Natalia and Rick. Both of whom have been a part of The Peaceful Dragon for a good many years (Natalia for 10+ and Rick, I am not really sure how long). What struck me is that they were both welcoming and open to talking about their experiences and what to expect. To me that says a lot about the adherence that the student have to the guiding principals that Sifu (our teacher) has set forth for everyone to follow. It is refreshing to find a place that you can start a journey, like the one I have started, and be free from the normal stress of having to fit in immediately. This growing period as I investigate this school and its offerings is a well appreciated.
I also found out that there are some students that shoot IPSC. Who would have thunk it!?! Now I just have to find who they are!
FYI - For those of you who don't know what IPSC is. It is the International Practical Shooting Confederation. Look it up at www.uspsa.org . It's a good time for anyone!
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