So tonight is one of those nights in which I find myself wondering if I am me, dreaming of being a kung fu fighter - or if I am a kung fu fighter dreaming about being a me? (and apologies to Lao Tzu)
2 in the morning and I dragged myself out of bed to support the SRKF Pandamonium in a very small way - just a quick pop in to make sure they are alright, (drop off an ice-cap for my baby) and whip out a few reps of my forms.
Totally weird sensation. Half asleep. Muscle memory kicking in. Forms completely mixed up in every way - jumping around within the forms, orientation completely whacked and moving though a mind fog. I just kept thinking, I hope M. Brinker is not watching this mess. But it was also really insightful.
Sifu Denis talks about letting your body do what it wants to do in Tai Chi and that it is OK to just flow in a non-linear path through a form but I never experienced it in my Kung Fu forms before. It was totally weird and totally mind blowing. It allowed me to see the way the moves can actually be applied and the realism of the form. Very enjoyable. Wish I could have stayed longer... PLUS I was totally inspired by those that are there for the long haul tonight. GO TEAM!!!
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