With Real Boards

Before I left on holidays, Sihing Csillag brought a couple of boards to class to see if anyone wanted to try and break the real thing. I did with my front thrust kick and I was unsuccessful at breaking the board. Even though I didn't break the board, I gained a boatload of insight as to what I was doing so that I could improve. This is what I gained:

• I was leaning back instead of my chi going forward and powering through
• I was so concerned about having a high crane stance that I was lifting my center
• I was too close to my target

I didn't take my un-success as failure, but as data collection on what to practice on, which to me, makes practicing much more worthwhile. Thanks to Sihing Csillag for providing this great learning opportunity.
Sherri Donohue
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