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This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar. Well, we are back now and had failed to post info and photo's from our last few days of training with Di Guo Yong. The biggest reaso had been that we didn't take too many pictures of that training...but we have posted some below...detailing Sundays training location and some of the instruction. Di laoshi was a really enthusiastic teacher who is clearly all about applications, fighting and hands on explanations. Yesterday (Thursday) was supposed to be our first day of traing with Di GuoYong. Some minor issues and miscommunication had us show up for training BUT no training yesterday with Di laoshi. Instead Andrew and I went into a huge park where people are doing tai chi of all sorts, chi gung, dancing (one group dancing to a chinese version of Great Big Sea's "Run, Run, Away"), playing with giant chinese yo-yo's etc. EVERYWHERE. We will post photo's later today. Andrew's post for WednesdayLast day training with Wang Laoshi Title.Me, (Andrew) working on some staff techniques while members of the Red Army march past in full dress. Title.Wang Laoshi and Josh reviewing some of the Chuo Jiao Pipe, while the Drum ladies practice in the background. Title.A couple of shots of the subway. Don't be decieved by the shots, as most times Josh and I have to force our way through the crowds. ABOVE: Josh getting instruction/correction from Wang HeLing ABOVE: Group picture after Saturday's training: From the left -Andrew, Wu YaJun, Wang HeLing, Lu Yan, Chris Rayner, Me, Tin Ying Its Day 5: Saturday morning. Hurray for my sister Karen’s suggestion-Andrew took gravol last night and actually slept. Prior to that he was only getting an hour or so per night. I was starting to have concerns about his mental health. These are pictures of the entrance to the hotel restaurant Well things are going well, Josh and I are both quite sore but managing. There is a lot to do in such a short time and with new moves each day we try to review at the hotel. It was fun to see Josh get hit on by a rather femine fellow on the highly crowded bus. The young man enjoyed feeling Josh's arms and commenting, in english about his big firm muscles. Josh was way to crowded to move away from him. Meanwhile I managed to get a seat near Corky Bubbles(ie. Life Goes On TV show), with a knack for nose picking and clearing phlem from his throat. Can't wait to ride that bus again this evening. Anyway despite being sore and tired we're having a great time and wish you were all here to share in this wonderful adventure. Andrew |
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Well, I have gotten my shots, taken Dukerol with all of its side effects, recieved my visa, picked up some RMB's, bought some new sweats, tried to forget my age and chronic injuries and am almost ready to go. ![]() ...I did actually practice sanjiegun after Lu Yan left but thats not what we're learning when we are in Beijing... Archives
November 2009
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