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Good luck, Ant! Remember, if you can't hear what the examiner is saying, do not be afraid to ask them to repeat themselves.

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The best victory is when the opponent surrenders

of its own accord before there are any actual

hostilities...It is best to win without fighting.

- Sun-tzu

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Thanks, I am a bit hard of hearing so I'm used to asking people to repeat themselves :)

 

I've jsut thought it's not my first ever grading, as I took one many years ago and double graded to 8th Kyu this is my first JKA one though and the first one for about 16 years.

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So you're used to the emotion :)

 

You'll have to put all things aside and focus only on yourself. Imagine there's no one in the room and make sure you don't train in the previus class. I have a very unpleasant memory regarding my 8th kyu test, the night before I was training like a mad (wo)man and got 2 sprains on my leags .. one for each. Needless to say I suffered like a dog. I took my rank, but i could have lived without the "pleasure" of a double injury. Make sure you eat and sleep OK and drink plenty of water.

 

We are waiting for news. Good luck :karate:

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Thanks.

 

I was really looking forward to the class before the grading, I usually train on Tuesday's and Thursdays but there is a one hour class before the grading. Do you think I should not take part in this? Even if I take it easy :)

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Good luck with your grading. Stay Focused! :)

"If your hand goes forth withhold your temper"

"If your temper goes forth withold your hand"

-Gichin Funakoshi

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Good luck with your grading! :)

 

I'd take part in the class beforehand if I were you - it will help you to warm up, relax and concentrate on your techniques rather than possibly worrying about the grading.

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I've never seen ANYONE fail their first grading. Unless you fall over unconscious during the exam, you'll have nothing to worry about.

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