cnada Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'm currently taking private lessons because, due to my schedule at ODU, I had to drop going to Hampton for classes. Well, I had a private lesson on Sept. 7th. My instructor mentioned I was about ready to test but he wants me to test in front of a large group of people, and I'm somewhat freaked about that now.I have no problem with testing in front of a SMALL group, but thinking about a HUGE group kinda makes my stomach hurt.Any suggestions on how to deal? If you're not laughin', you're not livin'!--Carlos Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 You will just have to gut it out. This is what a testing is supposed to do; put you under pressure to see how you perform. Remember to breathe and relax. Everything will be fine. Good luck to you. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateEd Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 You will just have to gut it out. This is what you'll have to do. However, I do have some questions to ask. This large group that you mentioned, is it mostly parents or mostly other MA students? What are you nervous about, simply being in front of a large group of people, making mistakes, both, or something else?Ed Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BB of C Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'm currently taking private lessons because, due to my schedule at ODU, I had to drop going to Hampton for classes. Well, I had a private lesson on Sept. 7th. My instructor mentioned I was about ready to test but he wants me to test in front of a large group of people, and I'm somewhat freaked about that now.I have no problem with testing in front of a SMALL group, but thinking about a HUGE group kinda makes my stomach hurt.Any suggestions on how to deal?I suggest making like Nike and just do it Seriously though, in my experience, going in with a "just do it and do your best" attitude despite the situation has served me and people I know well. Try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I agree with the posters above. Just do it. I went through 8 tests in TKD, and 4 in TSD. I STILL get nervous. So don't sweat it. It's normal to be nervous. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I found that if you can make the first minute without loosing it, your sense of fear goes away pretty quick. You just have to make it over that first hurdle... Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingedMonkey Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Just concentrate on everything you have learned and how you know your stuff, and kinda put everyone else out of the picture. "If I tell you I'm good, you would probably think I'm boasting, but if I tell you I'm no good, you know I'm lying." - Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungMan Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 And this why I've never given private lessons or private tests-you need to be able to overcome this nervous feeling of being in front of people. As Tae Kwon Do goes, so goes life. In self defense, you will be much more nervous and need to be able to deal with it.Practice so that the techniques are automatic, and then when your name is called, breathe deeply in and out to stimulate relaxation. There is no martial arts without philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 The first one is kinda tough, but after that you just get used to it. Just try not to think about it. It's good practice for getting ready for tournaments and stuff. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurus12 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 First be prepared and know your material. Then when you begin pick a spot on the wall you are facing and just concentrate on that. Do not worry about anyone looking at you. If you make a mistake just continue with the next move. Once you get started you won't think about you is watching you.Good luck! That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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