Belasko Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I recently learned that I am to be tested for 3rd Dan in May. This gives me plenty of time to practice and put in some extra time. The basic going through forms, self defense tactics, etc. more often I know and plan to do. What I would like to hear is some other ideas or ways people prep before a big test that will cover the above plus 3:1 sparring, free sparring, 1 and 3 step, board breaking and random form demonstrations (a form name given to a testee but not until they have to perform it). Specifically when at home or other places outside of class. Getting a blackbelt just says you have learned the basics and are ready to actually study the form as an art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I just tested for 1st gup/kyu. But I may be of some help. I know you said you didn't want to hear going through your curriculum. But I did it religiously, everyday, leading up to the test. I did a bit of conditioning for breaking. If I had trouple with a technique, I got help from anyone I could to correct it quick. And worked on it till I got it down. Then worked on it some more.As far as sparring goes, hit the heavy bag, do cardio, run ... whatever you can do to build up your "wind" and technique. When you work on forms, mix them up. Don't do them in order. Have someone call out the names of the forms randomly then perform them in different directions (not just the way you do them in class). Blindfolded is even better.I hope I helped some. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niel0092 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 3 on one huh? What are you allowed to do? Can you grab, throw, just strike? Can you get in some extra practice on that part of the test? I think the free fighting portion of the test wont be a problem for you if you've been sparring often as part of your training IMO.As for the forms portion I agree with laurie. Pull random forms out of a hat and do them while someone watches. Do this as often as you can. When at home or other places try doing the form, 1 step, or three step over and over in your mind. Proper visualization will make the real thing that much easier. "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownstyle Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 if your allowed to sweep, get a partner and practice that so when you have one person coming at you, you can sweep them and cause more time for you to prepare for the other two "Live life easy and peacefully, but when it is time to fight become ferocious." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDZNate Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Sounds like fun. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patusai Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I think that you already know your stuff otherwise you would not be allowed to test. I am not suggesting doing nothing though. The other suggestions given are very good. Just remember you already know the stuff...you just have to show your instructors that you know it. The very best of luck to you "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Practice EVERYTHING! A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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