New martial arts side quest: I’m a few weeks away from turning 40 — and I’ve decided to start wushu and tai chi!
(Side note, my teacher is in his 60s!)
Not bad? You're REALLY underselling this. That's impressive flexibility and technique for only 2 weeks. You have a knack and your instructor is doing a great job with you.
A million years ago I learned a bit of Northern Shaolin, which is a Southern Chinese interpretation of Northern leg work… this drill is a classic for training flexibility and leg work and coordination. I’m going to enjoy watching your journey up these mountains, I think.
Not sure how “old school” your sifu is, but watching those slap kicks, I’m reminded of a Northern Shaolin saying that a sifu can tell which form a student is practicing from the sound of the slaps and stomps.