JR 137 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Great post and congratulation, Hawkmoon. Life takes us where it takes us, and sometimes all we can do is play the cards we're dealt.Your test reminded me of mine...My sensei had us do 100 front kicks, roundhouse kicks, side kicks, and hook kicks with each leg, hitting pads held by black belts. When we were done (there were 2 of us testing for shodan), he says "Now that we're done with warmups, we can begin." Begin???After basically re-taking every single promotional test from white belt up, we finished with a 25 man kumite. It's was knockdown style, only we wore hand, foot, and head protection. We only had 1 day, but it was 8am until about 4pm. Zero breaks. We brought a water bottle and were allowed sips here and there, but if I dont think I had time to even drink half of it. We ended with a 3 minute round of kumite between the two of us testing. We both had this burst of energy because we knew it was the last thing, but we burned ourselves out in about a minute. I'm pretty sure we looked like zombies at that point.I remember telling my father and uncles about it the next day at a family cookout, as my arms and legs were covered in bruises. I only had 3 or 4 bruises on my chest and none on my face/head, so I did pretty good.I can't wait to see what Kaicho Nakamura has in store for me when I test for shodan under him. Should be interesting. Hanshi Arneil is a living legend. It's a HUGE honor to be tested and recognized by him. Much respect.
sensei8 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Great post and congratulation, Hawkmoon. Life takes us where it takes us, and sometimes all we can do is play the cards we're dealt.Your test reminded me of mine...My sensei had us do 100 front kicks, roundhouse kicks, side kicks, and hook kicks with each leg, hitting pads held by black belts. When we were done (there were 2 of us testing for shodan), he says "Now that we're done with warmups, we can begin." Begin???After basically re-taking every single promotional test from white belt up, we finished with a 25 man kumite. It's was knockdown style, only we wore hand, foot, and head protection. We only had 1 day, but it was 8am until about 4pm. Zero breaks. We brought a water bottle and were allowed sips here and there, but if I dont think I had time to even drink half of it. We ended with a 3 minute round of kumite between the two of us testing. We both had this burst of energy because we knew it was the last thing, but we burned ourselves out in about a minute. I'm pretty sure we looked like zombies at that point.I remember telling my father and uncles about it the next day at a family cookout, as my arms and legs were covered in bruises. I only had 3 or 4 bruises on my chest and none on my face/head, so I did pretty good.I can't wait to see what Kaicho Nakamura has in store for me when I test for shodan under him. Should be interesting. Hanshi Arneil is a living legend. It's a HUGE honor to be tested and recognized by him. Much respect.Now THAT'S a testing cycle; one after my own heart. MEMORIES!! LOVE IT!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
JR 137 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!!
The Pred Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!!One of my old instructors used to have the kids bring blindfolds for kata class at times. Even the most simple ones become difficult as people end up on the other side of the room, lol. Teachers are always learning
JR 137 Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!!One of my old instructors used to have the kids bring blindfolds for kata class at times. Even the most simple ones become difficult as people end up on the other side of the room, lol.I'm pretty sure it's for kata and other solo stuff. Making it so you can't cheat by copying others if you forget something. Our sensei has us close our eyes and do stuff every now and then. Sometimes I end up in the right spot. Other times I've ended up facing about 90 degrees the wrong way.
Bulltahr Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!!One of my old instructors used to have the kids bring blindfolds for kata class at times. Even the most simple ones become difficult as people end up on the other side of the room, lol.I'm pretty sure it's for kata and other solo stuff. Making it so you can't cheat by copying others if you forget something. Our sensei has us close our eyes and do stuff every now and then. Sometimes I end up in the right spot. Other times I've ended up facing about 90 degrees the wrong way.Here also, with eyes closed, also reverse kata and opposite side. The reverse kata really frys the brain! "We don't have any money, so we will have to think" - Ernest Rutherford
hammer Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Didn't see this before...All I can say is wow.Congrats on a fantastic accomplishment.
Hawkmoon Posted September 21, 2015 Author Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Thank you all!Sorry for the essay, but as I mention I had to get it written down, get it out of my head! Edited October 9, 2015 by Hawkmoon “A human life gains luster and strength only when it is polished and tempered.”Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994) Founder of Kyokushin Karate.
tallgeese Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Awesome news! Congrats and thank you for sharing! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww
IcemanSK Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Congratulations!!!! Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton
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