still kicking Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Whoopie, another rank under my belt! We had evaluations/promotion testing this week, Tues and Wed night, and I can't believe how nervous I was! Last time, in October, I wasn't so nervous. Then I had just received 3rd kyu 3 months previously, and was totally not expecting to get promoted, so this freed me up to just perform my best (though I still did get nervous -- it can all seem so dreadfully important sometimes). Anyway, the funny thing was that afterwards the last time, sensei said she wanted to give me 2nd kyu then, because I had improved a lot, but had made a couple of little mistakes in my kata that she wanted me to fix. Fine, I wasn't expecting it anyway, and was just happy that she thought I was close. This time was different. Because she thought I was close last time, and I had fixed the mistakes she had mentioned last time, plus have been training like a demon and I think improved my speed, reaction time, overall fitness, and etc., I really wanted to get promoted this time. Well I did, and was happy about it, but jeesh, it sure is stressful. If all goes well, I hope to make 1st kyu in a year or so, and then test for shodan-ho a year after that. I have to get through 4 more kobudo levels before I can test, and we only have black belt testing once a year in March, so it will be a while. Oh, I know we're just supposed to do our best and not be concerned about rank, just take it as it comes, and blah blah blah. For some reason that whole thing reminds me of little kids at a birthday party. My little brother would tear open the envelope, then open the card, turn it upside down, and shake it to see if any checks or money fell out. Eventually he was socialized to open it calmly, and to read the sentiment with interest, and only then to casually notice that there had been a check enclosed. It always seemed more fun and real when he was younger. But I digress -- of course we like getting promoted, it's fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesteph Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 have been training like a demon and I think improved my speed, reaction time, overall fitness, and etc. Congratulations! You worked hard to earn it! ~ JoeVee Arnis Jitsu/JuJitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Good Job and Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Congrats "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupin1 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Congrats. And may I say I absolutely love your analogy. It's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Congrats still kicking! Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade96 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Whoopie, another rank under my belt! We had evaluations/promotion testing this week, Tues and Wed night, and I can't believe how nervous I was! Last time, in October, I wasn't so nervous. Then I had just received 3rd kyu 3 months previously, and was totally not expecting to get promoted, so this freed me up to just perform my best (though I still did get nervous -- it can all seem so dreadfully important sometimes). Anyway, the funny thing was that afterwards the last time, sensei said she wanted to give me 2nd kyu then, because I had improved a lot, but had made a couple of little mistakes in my kata that she wanted me to fix. Fine, I wasn't expecting it anyway, and was just happy that she thought I was close. This time was different. Because she thought I was close last time, and I had fixed the mistakes she had mentioned last time, plus have been training like a demon and I think improved my speed, reaction time, overall fitness, and etc., I really wanted to get promoted this time. Well I did, and was happy about it, but jeesh, it sure is stressful. If all goes well, I hope to make 1st kyu in a year or so, and then test for shodan-ho a year after that. I have to get through 4 more kobudo levels before I can test, and we only have black belt testing once a year in March, so it will be a while. Oh, I know we're just supposed to do our best and not be concerned about rank, just take it as it comes, and blah blah blah. For some reason that whole thing reminds me of little kids at a birthday party. My little brother would tear open the envelope, then open the card, turn it upside down, and shake it to see if any checks or money fell out. Eventually he was socialized to open it calmly, and to read the sentiment with interest, and only then to casually notice that there had been a check enclosed. It always seemed more fun and real when he was younger. But I digress -- of course we like getting promoted, it's fun!wheeeee! congrats! Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.You don't have to blow out someone else's candle in order to let your own flame shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Congrats! Way to go! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white owl Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Congrats! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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