Sunday, March 24, 2013

Mlong Kuen

I have to admit something. It's been over a year since I've been a black belt and I still don't know Mlong Kuen. I'm embarrassed by this and it's even made me dread going to black belt class in case we go through it. I will learn most of it and then I wouldn't practice it and it would be gone. Now that I'm spending more time thinking about it I'm finding it so hard to retain the moves in my head, almost like the first time I learned a form. I hope that it was a case of there just wasn't enough room in my head at the present moment for more information! Publicly admitting this is also supposed to be a kick in the pants to learn it already! 
Cane is coming along alright. So far I'm trying to learn the block/strike set and get comfortable with the cane. I'm struggling with coming up with my own original form, I'm hoping learning more about the cane as a weapon and some practical uses will help get the ideas going. 
I graduated yesterday! It's hard to believe it's over, just one exam this summer to become certified and that's it! I was awarded a scholarship from the Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians for academic performance and aptitude in practical labs. I know that I would have put the effort in no matter what so this is really free money, so I'm happy to donate this $500 to our Pandamonium fund. I'm really excited about the team effort going into it this year and that I will be able to be there this year. 
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6 comments:

  1. Tania BrinkerMarch 24, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Congrats Sifu! I knew you would do great. I know you won't be around as much with your practicum, but if you want some help with Mlong Kuen, I would be more than happy to lend a hand.

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  2. UnknownMarch 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Congratulations!! I woke up this morning wondering which scholarship you won. :) I'm very proud of you.

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  3. Sifu Robyn KichkoMarch 25, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I'm still struggling with the form too and I thought that I would at least know it all by now. I think we need to shift our thinking to acknowledge that we have lots of time to figure this thing out and we are the only ones imposing a schedule on it.

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  4. YitzikMarch 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  5. SharidactylMarch 26, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Congrats on the grad, Sifu! And on the award! You did amazing with this life challenge and you should be proud of it.
    And you should be proud that you can at least spell the form you are working on, that alone seems like a daunting challenge. ;-) You will get it!

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  6. Tiffany PlayterMarch 30, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Congrats! We are all so proud of you!

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