Special Bulletin 2

Another Special Bulletin. This time I wanted to give you all a heads up. On Friday I came down with Bell's Palsy, a temporary paralysis of one side of the face.

It's caused by an inflammation of the facial nerve, which passes through a small hole behind the ear. When it's inflammed, it gets "pinched" by the hole and stops working. Most people recover by three weeks. Here is a link to more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell's_Palsy

Just so you don't think I'm trying out my Rocky impersonation when you see me next!

Our new baby!

We interrupt your regular posts to bring you this special bulletin:

Sabrina Fae Mioch was born Saturday 10th November at 8:45 am, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Mother and baby are home and doing great.

24 Form Detailed Move List

Creswick - Tai Chi/Kung Fu Class, Thursday 8pm, 1/11/07
As requested, here is a more detailed breakdown of the move/postures to help you practice at home.

1. Opening Movement (Preparation)
1. Raise Arms
2. Lower Arms
3. Raise Arms
4. Lower Arms and Twist to Left
5. Circle Arms Clockwise
6. Finish with Holding the Ball, Right Hand High
   
2. Parting the Horses Mane
1. From Holding the Ball, Right Hand High
2. Part the Horses Mane, Left Hand Leading
3. Holding the Ball, Left Hand High
4. Part the Horses Mane, Right Hand Leading
5. Holding the Ball, Right Hand High
6. Part the Horses Mane, Left Hand Leading
   
3. White Crane Spreads (or Flashes) its Wings
1. Bring the back foot up and shift weight backwards (Empty Step)
2. Raise Right Hand, Lower Left Hand
3. Twist Hips from Right to Left
4. Raise Left Hand, Lower Right Hand
5. Twist Hips from Left to Right
   
4. Brush Knee-Push Step
1. Raise Right Hand, Lower Left Hand
2. Step Left, Brush Left, Push Right
3. Raise Left Hand, Lower Right Hand
4. Step Right, Brush Right, Push Left
5. Raise Right Hand, Lower Left Hand
6. Step Left, Brush Left, Push Right
5. Play the Pipa(/Lute/Guitar/Zitar)
1. Bring the back foot up and shift weight backwards (Empty Step)
2. As weight shifts backwards, hands brush hips and circles out and up
3. Hands finish in a guard position, left hand forward
   
6. Repulse Monkey
1. Together
1. Back Hand (Right) goes back and up
2. Front Foot (Left) goes back
2. Together
1. Weight transfers onto back foot
2. Back hand pushes past ear and into guard position
3. Repeat 3 more times
   

And that's all I had time for this week! I'll finish off the list in the coming weeks.

Have a great day,
Bill