Monday, July 25, 2022

Here Comes the Tiger ( albeit a little late)

 Hello one and all! Its been crazy busy this summer! Its almost the end of July and it feels like summer just started last week. As the title implies I'm going to be talking about the tiger challenge. So on my part I know that I could have done more to prepare, but I am glad that I participated none the less. I have this bad habit of going "if I'm not fully prepared then there is no reason to go at all". Which is pretty bad considering that even if Im not fully prepared I should do my best anyway. Initially when the date had changed I had thought that I would not be able to go as my daughters first birthday was also happening that day. Thank goodness that I had Lucy to encourage me and my friends and family step up to the plate in regards to setting up the venue! It was a smashing success btw. Many happy returns and a very happy baby! 

Forgive me of my rambling thoughts it has been a quick couple of weeks. my thoughts on my first tiger challenge ever is that it was not only a place to show off the skills that have been accumulated throughout ones Kung Fu journey, but a place to learn and see how everyone else is doing! It was amazing to watch the team forms and the creative and musical forms (even if the forbidden song played!) because it showed just how much love goes into their Kung Fu. I feel like I can see the dedication in class, but when given the opportunity to expand and show what they love. 

I am excited for next year! It was 100% worth it! 

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Triple D (Dragon Dance Demonstration)

Yesterday was such a wow moment for me in Kung Fu. I mean I had done a demo before in Stony but nothing like that running the dragon, doing the forms and then listening to the crowd cheer at the lion and at the very end it was exhilarating!! I am super excited for the up coming tiger challenge as well! More to show and do!

When I first join the I Ho Chuan it was the beginning of 2020 and I was super nervous to do demos. I don't mind being on the stage but it is the waiting to get on the stage that eats me up. When covid took over I remember being relieved that we would have to postpone the demos because it seemed like a really big task to do. I feel now though that I missed out on a lot. The rush of excitement doing the dragon, the feeling of pride doing the whole demo and being  part of the school  as a whole, it's really changed me. And for the better!

I'm excited to do the Tiger Challenge and I am excited to see you all there! Have  a great week everyone!