ncole_91 Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 So I have my Yellow Belt testing tomorrow, Saturday. I take Shotokan Karate, and have been for almost 6 months. After testing for my white belt, 3 strips and a red tip, I will be grading tomorrow.This is my first grading (for a belt, not strip testing) and I am very excited, yet nervous at the same time. I am not 100% what to expect, but I did ask a few other students, so I now a little bit.I am reviewing my requirements a lot to make sure i know everything perfectly. I am sure I will do fine. Does anyone remember their first testing, and how did it go?Thank You,Nicolas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Excited as you. I remember well testing for my yellow belt...taikyoku shodan, heian shodan, one-step sparring, lots of basics and kicks! Good luck! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigo Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 I should remember it; it was only 5 months ago! Just do what you've been doing for the past few months, you'll do fine. Good luck! "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." - T. S. Eliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncole_91 Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 Thanks ninjanurse and vertigo, right now all the nerves are gone and it is just excitment. I am thinking that if i pass i get to try sparring, which i really really want to do, but i am sure my nreves will catch up with me tommorow morning lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran-Lilith Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Oh, the first test. I remember. I remember I hadn't learned a single bit of terminology. So, thankfully, my friend who also goes to the dojo with me goes to my school, and he proceeded to drill me as frequently as possible until it was all drilled firmly into my head. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have passed. Good luck, don't freak, and remember to bow before kata.....heh....my one big mistake....Ouch.... He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncole_91 Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 lol, good story, i know all the terminology pretty good. Note to self : Remember to bow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncole_91 Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 I passed..... with honors, w00t I am soooo happy right now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Congratulations ncole!! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogosha Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 congrats. - Hogosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncole_91 Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 Thanks Hogosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now