krzychicano Posted January 23, 2005 Posted January 23, 2005 GL on your test im sure you will do great! What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. - Confucius
Kicks Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 You got some good advice and lots of support from the folks here. But guess what...if any of us here were testing for our next grade we would all be nervous too. Most of that pressure would be coming from within, the desire to do good, and not as much from our judges and peers. The Martial Arts is supposed to teach you how to deal with pressure. I think that's why we have formal test (gradings) in front of judges and an audience. You can always try that old trick; when you get in front of the judges just imagine that you're in your underwear. Is that how it goes? when you create the world's largest trailer park, you're going to have tornadoes
hammer Posted January 25, 2005 Posted January 25, 2005 The Martial Arts is supposed to teach you how to deal with pressure. I think that's why we have formal test (gradings) in front of judges and an audience.Aside from the "imagine they're in their underwear" advice, does anyone have any other suggestions to deal with the nerves? I'm also testing for First Degree in a few months, and I'm a bit luckier than mskickerusa in that I've seen several BB tests and know what to expect. My greatest concern, however, is that my nerves will work against me and I'll make dumb mistakes that I usually wouldn't make.
searcher Posted January 25, 2005 Posted January 25, 2005 Try meditating before hand. Go through a mock-up of the test on your own or with some of the others who will also be testing. Prepare yourself physically for the rigors of the test. Excellent physical fitness tends to over-ride the nerves. "let those who shed blood with me be forever known as my brother."
Red J Posted January 25, 2005 Posted January 25, 2005 My greatest concern, however, is that my nerves will work against me and I'll make dumb mistakes that I usually wouldn't make. Don't worry, you will make mistakes, especially after you are fatigued. Its how you recover from those mistakes that make the difference. The surprises are just that. Enjoy the moment. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
mskickerusa Posted January 26, 2005 Author Posted January 26, 2005 Thanks, i feel more prepared now. I should have tested by now, but we had some issues with our studio adn it got pushed back a few weeks. I guess you guys are right, it is all mental nd i wouldnt be testing if i wasnt ready. Thanks adn GL to all of the other soon to be testers
battousai16 Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 i think it'd be cool if the surprise was that the test was actually pizza and a nap... that's what i'm gunning for for my next black belt test... "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
mskickerusa Posted January 28, 2005 Author Posted January 28, 2005 I think it'd be cool if the surprise was that the test was actually pizza and a nap... that's what i'm gunning for for my next black belt test... That would eb awesome, but i doubt it!! good luck on getting it for your test though
battousai16 Posted January 28, 2005 Posted January 28, 2005 thanks, here's hopin'. i'll let you know in march "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
fangshi Posted January 28, 2005 Posted January 28, 2005 Best of luck on your test. Nerves are normal but just relax and focus . You'll do great. We are not so much individual beings as individual points of perception within one immense being.
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