Controlling your nerves when doing kata in front of...

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As its 8 years since this was posted then hopefully they have overcome their nerves by now, as advice for everyone else in addition to the above then I would say speak with your instructor/Sensei. Let them know how you feel, if they suggest you try to overcome your fears then try your best but they may realise how much this freaks you out and get you up as a croud.

Doing solo kata as a mid to high belt should feel better as you will be more confident with Kata by then.

I would never waste so much time bringing people up one by one, others will get bored and cold, when they get up they may injure themselves.

I remember as a white belt we were told to just move the length of the dojo doing any technique - of course the higher grades had plenty to draw from but the beginners felt and looked stupid just doing the same punch or kick.

It was one of those times I considered giving up.