GeoGiant Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 ... from testing for my green belt! I have to perform 3 kata, 5 one step defenses, spar one other green belt, then spar 2 higher belts at the same time. I'm ready!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevinyrral Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 good luck, I'm sure you do great A style is just a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I've no doubt whatsoever that you'll do great and that you'll pass! Good luck and let us know how it goes. Remember, RELAX!!!!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoGiant Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Relaxing has been a problem I tend to look robotic when the nerves get to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonydee Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Relaxing has been a problem I tend to look robotic when the nerves get to me.Another thing to think about: if you get robotic, forget everything, and trip over your own trousers, bow at the wrong time etc.... will you still be back training just as hard the next class? I'm sure you will, and in a couple years time you'll be just as good a black belt anyway. So, don't think of gradings as a giant wall... instead, imagine you're a river and you've filled up the dam to bursting - it's inevitable, and if it doesn't happen this time then when it does happen, there'll just be more water rushing downstream to hit the next dam. Even as a green belt, think like a soon-to-be black belt and keep your mind on the "sea" - the end-goal. Train every class like it's a grading and they'll get easier and easier as you understand the expectations better.Go get 'em.Cheers,Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Good luck Geogiant. I know how ya feel right now. I have grading next week. 2 days of high stress. Looking forward to it. I look at it as just another class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Good luck GeoGiant "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etali Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Good luck!I suffer from nerves too - I was litterally shaking like a leaf at the start of the last grading I went to, but I just pushed through it and was just starting to relax and enjoy it when it was all over.I'm sure your Sensei wouldn't have put you forward if you weren't ready. EtaliGeeks in Gis||Myth Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateGeorge Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Good luck! Let us know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Good luck, GeoGiant. Patrick 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...
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