Last week we got to skip grammar lessons for a day and had Chinese class with a Kung Fu instructor! He taught us how to get out of all sorts of holds, how to deflect attacks, and even how to do some taiqi. We learned that Taiqi and Kung fu are closely related in their movements, and that the coolest form of Kung fu was developed by a Chinese nun. And yes, he did actually reference Kung Fu Panda. Then we even got to practice on each other! Here’s how that went down:
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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 29, 29); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgb(237, 237, 237);">My name is Sarah Duncan and I am a junior at Davidson College pursuing a degree in Political Science with a minor in Chinese Studies. I am a member of the Women's Lacrosse Team, and I also enjoy running, hiking, and skiing. I am originally from Houston, Texas, but I have been lucky enough to travel frequently with my family and experience a variety of cultures. I am very excited to settle down in a new place for a while, and I look forward to sharing my experiences with y'all!</span></p>
