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Session 2: January 10 - March 14, 2014
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Week 9: March 14, 2014
Today was our last meeting of the session, and it was a great one!
We had a lot to do today, but we always find time for a hard workout. We went quickly into some kicking and jump-kicking practice. There's been some great progress since January! We continued the workout into an intense plant part game. "Bean Bicycle" is a favorite.
Next, as some made dragon water for the group, others finished up their artwork for our group project. Those that were finished practiced their kicking together. For the grand reveal of our group project, we needed to transfer the cucumbers that we planted in week 5. Everyone did a great job helping to put them into a new home!
Master Mike then put together everyone's hard work into a support system for the cucumber vines: a trellis! By working together, we can support each other and the plants we grow. Only with this support can we develop to our full potential.
Thanks for a great session, and thanks for your hard work!
We had a lot to do today, but we always find time for a hard workout. We went quickly into some kicking and jump-kicking practice. There's been some great progress since January! We continued the workout into an intense plant part game. "Bean Bicycle" is a favorite.
Next, as some made dragon water for the group, others finished up their artwork for our group project. Those that were finished practiced their kicking together. For the grand reveal of our group project, we needed to transfer the cucumbers that we planted in week 5. Everyone did a great job helping to put them into a new home!
Master Mike then put together everyone's hard work into a support system for the cucumber vines: a trellis! By working together, we can support each other and the plants we grow. Only with this support can we develop to our full potential.
Thanks for a great session, and thanks for your hard work!
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Week 8: March 7, 2014
After our usual warm-up this week, we got right into continuing our project. Everyone got their painted pieces of wood from last week back, and then painted on either their quote or a part of the Green Dragons motto: Work Hard, Play Fair, Grow Well.
It got a bit messy, but the project is looking good! We finished up again with some strong games of Helicopter and a taste of dragon water.
It got a bit messy, but the project is looking good! We finished up again with some strong games of Helicopter and a taste of dragon water.
Week 7: February 28, 2014
We have a new project to share this week! The end result is a surprise, but every student got their own piece of wood to paint. Next week they will paint the quotes they picked from last week. It got a little messy, but we love our art at The Green Dragons too!
We started our session as always with a strong warm-up and the plant part game. After some martial arts practice, some worked on our art project while the others made us some dragon water. A final game of Helicopter followed by some refreshing dragon water to close out the day.
We started our session as always with a strong warm-up and the plant part game. After some martial arts practice, some worked on our art project while the others made us some dragon water. A final game of Helicopter followed by some refreshing dragon water to close out the day.
Week 6: February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day!
We had a fun and thoughtful session today. We worked hard on our martial skills, especially kicking. We also had a short obstacle course that everyone ran through. We spent a long time talking about some quotes that we like. Master Mike's favorite is: "Be like bamboo, the taller you grow, the lower you bow." Everyone picked their favorite and wrote it down to prepare for a project we will start next class. As always, we finished with a game of Helicopter and some refreshing dragon water. February break next week, but we'll be back on the 28th!
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Week 5: February 7, 2014
We introduced a new theme this week - as Bruce Lee famously said, "be like water." After planting some seeds to start growing our own cucumbers, Master Mike taught a form for carrying the water to the soil. Everyone got to practice it, but only the ones who really focused got to do it with the water. The form flows like water, and everyone did their best to not spill any as they crossed the room to water our seeds. Nice job!
Week 4: January 31, 2014
practicing the Garden Form
Our main focus this week was on the Garden Form. Those who have been with us before progressed, and others got their first look at the "story" of the Green Dragons. After a strong warm-up and our Garden Form practice, we closed with our usual Dragon Water and game of Helicopter - with some new rules!
Look out for some gardening and a new lesson next week!
Look out for some gardening and a new lesson next week!
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Week 3: January 24, 2014
This group loves dragon water!
Today was a big day for testing! Omri started us off by showing the advanced version of the root stance test using the weighted rings. (see above) One of our younger students had a horse stance time of over five minutes! Even with a small body and a low center of gravity, it takes a lot of focus - he was great.
We also made some more dragon water. The winners of Helicopter got to taste it first. Keep working hard, everybody!
We also made some more dragon water. The winners of Helicopter got to taste it first. Keep working hard, everybody!
Week 2: January 17, 2014
Finger tips only!
Everyone is willing to work hard in this group, and it's great to see! We had a great warm-up, including some one-handed planks. The Plant Part game was a big hit, and everyone picked it up without a problem. We're looking for some good leaders!
Next, we made some delicious Dragon Water for everyone to recharge from the workout. We enjoyed it after a final game of Helicopter.
Next, we made some delicious Dragon Water for everyone to recharge from the workout. We enjoyed it after a final game of Helicopter.
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Week 1: January 10, 2014
It's a new year and we're excited to have a new group of Green Dragons! We have a few students back from before who should be able to help us bring along those who are new.
Welcome, everyone!