I spent the entire day at the Kwoon for our annual Tiger Challenge. This year was special for me as I was the tail for the lion dance. Sifu Langer was the head and he did a great job in his first performance! What a blast it was and I have to admit that it was a huge highlight for me.
The day went by so quickly right from the lion dance to the pizza and snacks at the end! I must say that this was a great "mental" day for me. We focus so much of our effort on the physical aspect of the training and at time we forget how important the mental aspects are. Sihing Tymchuck and I spent a good portion of the day chatting and competing against each other. I have tons of respect for that man and consider him a true friend. He gets it, the mental side and we spent some time discussing the day and how it affected us.
Today for me was one of those days that were truly inspiring. From the very young children that gave it everything they had to the black belts that were awe inspiring to watch. To feel the energy in the kwoon from the morning to the afternoon was something that I find intoxicating. Everyone there was putting themselves out there and most were not in their comfort zone. However everyone who was there embraced the opportunity and will be better for it.
Mr. Ian Repay
Student Of Silent River Kung Fu
Your tail work was fantastic. The two of you got us off to a great start. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBlackbelts beating each other senseless with pool noodles is inspiring? I wish I had known that years ago! :) Great job in the lion, you made it look easy.
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