Hi Ezra,We're sending this both via email and as a direct message on the practice platform—please let us know if you don't receive one or the other.Quick check-in before Saturday—I…
Thread ID: 35 | Messages: 2 Admin: Patrick With: Ezra Cano Period: 2026-01-23 to 2026-01-24
Patrick (admin) — 2026-01-23 02:09
Section titled “Patrick (admin) — 2026-01-23 02:09”Hi Ezra,
We’re sending this both via email and as a direct message on the practice platform—please let us know if you don’t receive one or the other.
Quick check-in before Saturday—I see you haven’t started the first assignment yet. Wanted to reach out directly rather than wait until we’re all together.
The program is structured around everyone completing the online assignments before each session.
Just in case you haven’t yet looked at your emails or seen the messages on the platform, the assignment before Saturday’s session is to complete Segments 1-2 (all 14 lessons through 2.12 Form Practice: Star Form). This takes about 58 minutes total, and even though Saturday’s close, it’s definitely doable if you can find some time in the next couple days.
If there’s something else preventing you from getting started—technical issues, confusion about what to complete, or anything else—let me know, and we’ll help sort it out.
Thanks,
Patrick
Patrick (admin) — 2026-01-24 19:18
Section titled “Patrick (admin) — 2026-01-24 19:18”Regarding Getting the Most from Your Smart Movement Study Program
Hi Ezra,
Thanks for the conversation after today’s session. I want to clarify how the program works so the remaining sessions are more valuable for you.
How the Hybrid Format Works
The online assignments aren’t supplementary—they’re what makes the in-person sessions effective. Our records show you started Assignment 1 last night and completed through lesson 2.6 this morning. Without completing the practice labs (starting at lesson 2.7), today’s session couldn’t build on anything, which is why it may have felt difficult to follow.
The Practice Labs Are the Core
You asked about cheat sheets or alternative materials. The practice labs themselves are the learning mechanism. We’re teaching perceptual training through repeated engagement with specific movement patterns—not neuroscience concepts to memorize. The watching, pausing, practicing, and repeating is how the methodology works. There isn’t a shortcut version.
You mentioned that the videos were difficult to follow because they kept stopping and starting with explanations. Those are the “Key Points” lessons—they’re meant to be watched for understanding, not practiced along with. The actual practice labs are the subsequent lessons where you physically practice the forms. For example, lesson 2.4 is “Key Points: Squat” (watch and learn), and the practice labs that follow are where you actually do the movements.
Technical Setup
We recommend not using your phone for the assignments. Use a laptop or tablet where you can have a bigger screen & headphones (if needed), enough space to move, and the ability to repeat sections.
What to Do Now
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Complete Assignment 1 fully, especially the practice labs you haven’t done (2.7 onward through 2.15)
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Spread Assignment 2 across the week rather than doing it last-minute
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Use the community forum to post questions between sessions—we answer in detail there
Communication Check
We’ve sent several emails requesting confirmation and haven’t heard back. Please confirm you’re receiving them (check spam/junk) and enable platform notifications so you see forum discussions and messages.
About Showing Up Late
We appreciate that you didn’t disrupt today’s class by entering after it started, but arriving 30+ minutes late or missing sessions will affect your comprehension and your engagement with the program structure. We suggest planning to arrive on time for all remaining sessions.
The Bottom Line
The synergy between online preparation and studio sessions is what makes this work. Each builds on the other. If you complete the assignments as structured and engage with the practice labs, the in-person sessions will start connecting. If the online preparation gets skipped, you won’t experience what you paid for.
Let me know if you’re having trouble receiving our communications so we can fix that right away.
Patrick
P.S. I will also send this via email. Please let me know if you receive emails ok.