Khan Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 It was hard. I was really nervous for most of it, until of course it was my turn to go for the kata and kihon, then my nerves seemed to dissapear. My hands seemed to just move, I didn't think about it then but the more I think about it now the more I think, "How did I do that!?" But, its good, I passed my granding and am now purple belt shotokan karate-ka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enviroman Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Congrats.Every "I passed!" post seems to be like your post. The "I was super nervous but in the clutch I pulled it off and I couldn't believe it" mentality-thing. Don't these sensei instill self-confidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Congratulations, Khan. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Kitana Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Aswome !!!! Congradulations Khan . your hands and feet are all the protection you need, you win some you loose some but you live to fight another day !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Congrats!Don't these sensei instill self-confidence?Mine almost makes you more nervous, just to test you. American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viskous Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 congratulations, good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdargie Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Congrats! O Sensei said that everyone has a defined sphere of strength and if you can get them outside that sphere then their strength will disappear. I say, EXPAND YOUR SPHERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enviroman Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Congrats!Don't these sensei instill self-confidence?Mine almost makes you more nervous, just to test you.I was just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdargie Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 There's such a wonderful sense of family in our dojo that even during belt testing we can't keep from smiling and joking no matter how formal and serious we begin. Our testing cycle today is going to be different though since it's the last one before our Sensei moves to Norway. O Sensei said that everyone has a defined sphere of strength and if you can get them outside that sphere then their strength will disappear. I say, EXPAND YOUR SPHERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdBill Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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