morgothan’s kung fu repository

So in class yesterday it was decided that next Thursday I would be testing out of the advanced class, and into the black sash class. So that means that I need to really focus on things from now till the 18th. I feel like my double edge is there enough to pass, and all my open hand forms are as well. I think I just need a little more work on my chin na forms. I can do them all, its just that I can’t really DO them all. Meaning, I know the moves, and the motions, I just don’t get the locks to work 100% correctly 100% of the time. Although, I don’t think that issue alone will stop me from passing the test. Its juts something I personally want to work on.

Other then prepping for testing I am currently working on sword fighting techniques. Since I have learned the forms for two different swords, I figured it would be worth while to actually learn how to fight with them. I am starting to see some of the techniques in the forms real world applications. I spent about an hour yesterday fighting one of my instructors with a foam sword. Its interesting to see just how much it sucks to be in a sword fight. I was able to get some techniques off, but at the cost of my leg, or arm, or life. It was very much a shitty situation to be in. All in all though, it was very fun. I look forward to keep practicing it.