First Grading in Two Weeks

[sensei8]

My first grading was so long ago, however, I'm approaching my 50th year, so it must've went well.

Relax, and if you mess up, and you will, put that behind you asap because the test will take care of itself.

Train hard; you'll be just fine!!

Good luck and let us know how it went.

Edits: Spelling, sorry.

Edited February 27, 2014 by sensei8

[mazzybear]

Congratulations on the first step of your MA journey!!!!

M.

[sensei8]

Well, you DID IT!! Congrats, and well deserved.

[Safroot]

So I graded, and I got my yellow belt!

It was intense but fun. My elbows are killing me from all the push-ups though, lol.

Congrats ... so happy for you

[cheesefrysamurai]

I was numb - overexcited and nervous.

In truth, not everyone passes BUT you must understand that your instructor sees you every class and would not have invited you to grade if they didnt think you were ready.

practice the hell out of your forms and kihon, really everything he asks you to perform and do your best to make things look clean and sharp.

you'll do great im sure

[Canadian77]

Thanks everyone. It was a great experience, and I'm pumped in my new belt. My classes will now be a little bit longer, and I'll get to try some new things, like sparring.

[wagnerk]

sweet, congrats on the new belt

[ozm8]

my first grading was just 2 months ago it is scary with all the people that go there but you wouldn't be there unless your instructor thinks you're ready for it so dont worry about it

[sensei8]

my first grading was just 2 months ago it is scary with all the people that go there but you wouldn't be there unless your instructor thinks you're ready for it so dont worry about it

That scary feeling will not go away anytime soon, no matter the rank. The higher in rank you're testing for, the more your scary feeling will remain. Still, that scary feeling reminds you that you're alive!!

Take deep breathes, and take them often. Be calm...well...as calm as possible.