KarateK Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Ahhh its that time again - grading on Sunday. Am taking blue belt 5th kyu.Am very concerned, as some of you know I have been away from training for some time due to a knee injury. As such I have had about 3 weeks in which to prepare for this grading. I know I know everything that is expected of me but I am concerned that I will not be able to grade at same level as I have in the past. I know that my marks arent the be all and end all but I like to know for myself I have done well. Am just going to have to try my best. Although added to the fact that I am a 4th kyu normally, and have regraded from white due to a gap in training, everyone pretty much expects me to do well - I feel like shouting I WAS 11 WHEN I DID THIS LAST!!! Anyway - rant over!! Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Good luck to you. Remember, your best is all you can do. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyj Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Relax. You don't have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. Stay focused on the task at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patusai Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Good luck "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...
Bluetulipx Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Good luck KarateK.Hope to see you at the Seni show some time. Maybe next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheinisch Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Good Luck, you'll do fine. Let us know how everything went. "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 Am furious with myself, I dropped 6 marks from last grading, lost a point because I made face contact while sparring (with my best friend actually! I was sparring for her benefit, she's a lower grade - whoops!)I jarred my knee during the first section and it went downhill from there.My kicks were awful, as expected really due to my knee. I thought my stances and kata etc were ok so wasnt surprised at getting the average grade.Anyway its done now so just got to move on. Am taking a break though as I think I pushed my knee to far too quickly, I had literally about 6 lessons to get ready for grading. After they read out my marks I went to the toilet and had a good old cry! I actually came 2nd in the overall grading for my level but was just appalled by my marks. One sensei did come up to me and just said that I did remarkably well considering I was on crutches 2 months ago. I also know that as my mum and her partner were two of the examiners that I do get marked down as a result of not showing favouritism - so I tend to have to work doubly hard to get good marks.And yes we are going to Seni next year - have pursuaded a few of the guys to go a long so we can car share. Should be great. Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Don't be too down on yourself.....just think how much better you will do when you are 100%. Keep your chin up, and keep working hard! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 Don't be too down on yourself.....just think how much better you will do when you are 100%. Keep your chin up, and keep working hard!Thank you Sorry for whinging - its my own fault if I do something wrong. Very self pitying of me I know Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Don't be too down on yourself.....just think how much better you will do when you are 100%. Keep your chin up, and keep working hard!Thank you Sorry for whinging - its my own fault if I do something wrong. Very self pitying of me I knowDon't think of it as whining. Think of it as constructive self-reflection. Of course, you don't want to be too negative with yourself. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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